Construction Estimator

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionServpro Is Looking for a Construction Estimator with Proficient use of Xactimate Estimating Software

Advantages:

• Servpro offers:
• Competitive compensation
• Professional development with career progression
• Full time, year round permanent employment
• Excellent Benefits

As a Construction Estimator with Servpro you will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality of accurate and through estimates are provided to customers who have water or fire damaged commercial or residential properties. In this role, you will manage a wide range of functions on all construction projects.

Key Responsibilities
Customer Satisfaction
Establish customer relationship during the mitigation process for construction services
Educate customer on the construction process and work with customers to understand desired upgrades/changes
Producing Xactimate Construction Estimates
Create Xactimate estimates for repairs/rebuild on water & fire damaged buildings
Create Xactimate estimates for customers requests for type of work needed
Work with Insurance Adjusters for approval of Estimates
Project Initiation
Analyze labor, material, and time requirements for a project
Create an accurate sketch and initial scope of work for construction projects.
Deliver a consistent and well-defined initial Xactimate estimate.
Recognize project constraints and/or needed upgrades
Work with Project Manager/Sub Contractors to price bid items, if needed.
Project Planning
Identify and document finalized project scope of work.
Work with outside resources as necessary to complete accurate estimate (i.e Structural Engineers, ITEL, Electrical Inspectors, etc.)
Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates.
Deliver and Communicate estimate to Project Manager.
Position Requirements

• 2 years previous Xactimate construction estimating and/or insurance adjusting experience
• Previous construction management experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to meet established production goals and maintain profitability
• Effective written and oral communication

Skills/Physical Demands/Competencies

• Exposure to extreme conditions such as heat
• Ability to walk and/or stand for long periods of times (i.e., driving, sitting, climbing)
• Ability to climb ladders and work at ceiling heights
• Exposure to noise levels at jobsites that can be loud
• Ability to successfully complete a background check subject to applicable law

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