Reconstruction Estimator

Benefits:

Company parties

Paid time off

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

We are seeking someone who is comfortable working hard in challenging situations, enjoys meeting new people, has excellent communication skills, works well under pressure, and is a serious multi-tasker. If you are self-motivated and have superb interpersonal skills, then you’ll thrive in this work environment. In this position, you will be making a difference each and every day.

Summary

The Reconstruction Estimator is responsible for managing a wide range of functions necessary to successfully obtain, bid, and price construction projects. They are responsible for ensuring an accurate estimate for work is created from a Project Manager’s Scope, delivering a consistent and complete estimate, and maintaining a high quality of service in all dealings with customers, insurance adjusters, and resource providers involved in construction services.

Primary Responsibilities

● Establish customer relationship for construction services

● Educate customer on the construction process

● Work with Project Managers to understand desired upgrades/changes

● Ensure that estimates meet client requirements

● Analyze labor, material, and time requirements for a project

● Deliver a consistent and well-defined initial estimate

● Work with Project Manager to price bid items, if needed

● Work with outside resources as necessary to complete accurate estimates (i.e., Structural Engineers, ITEL, Electrical Inspectors, etc.)

● Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates using Xactimate software

● Deliver and communicate estimate to Project Manager

● Complete and review job file documentation for final upload and the audit process

● Maintain clear communication with interoffice staff during the job close-out

Education and Experience Requirements

● Previous restoration estimating and/or insurance adjusting experience is a plus

● Superb customer service

● Effective written and oral communication

● Proficient use of Xactimate™ estimating software is a plus but not required

● Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

● Team Player

● Technologically skilled

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

● Walking and/or standing throughout the day

● Some site visits will be required to accurately estimate a project

● The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme conditions such as heat

● The noise level at individual job sites can be loud

Normal Working Hours, Additional Working Hours, and Travel Requirements

This is a full-time position, working hours varying between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week minimum on. This position frequently requires long hours, working on-call, and weekend work. Travel is required and is primarily local.