Construction Estimator

ZipRecruiter; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading franchise as a Construction Estimator where you will transform customers' lives by helping them through the recovery from fire and water damage. This role demands excellent customer service and communication skills, along with the ability to analyze project requirements and deliver precise estimates. With a focus on collaboration and critical thinking, this position offers a chance to make a real impact while enjoying competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 2 years of construction estimating or insurance adjusting experience.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills required.
• Good driving record necessary.

Responsibilities

• Establishing customer relationships for construction services.
• Creating accurate sketches and scopes of work.
• Delivering well-defined initial estimates and collaborating with Project Manager.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Advanced math

Team player

Education

BA in engineering or construction science

Tools

Xactimate

Job description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Additional Benefits:
Competitive compensation, superior benefits, paid training, career progression, personal and professional development, and more!

Do you love helping people through difficult situations?

Then, don't miss your chance to join our Franchise as a Construction Estimator. In this role, you will make a difference each day. We aim to help make fire and water damage like it never even happened!

Our Franchise seeks someone comfortable working hard in challenging situations, enjoys meeting new people, has excellent communication skills, and is a serious multi-tasker. If you are self-motivated with superb interpersonal skills, you'll thrive here. Are you highly dependable and excited about exceeding expectations? Then you may be our perfect hero!

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish customer relationships for construction services
• Educate customers on the construction process
• Work with customers to understand desired upgrades/changes
• Ensure estimates meet client requirements
• Analyze labor, material, and time requirements
• Create accurate sketches and initial scopes of work
• Deliver well-defined initial estimates
• Recognize project constraints and needed upgrades
• Collaborate with Project Manager on pricing bid items
• Document finalized project scope of work
• Coordinate with outside resources for accurate estimates
• Assemble organized estimates
• Communicate estimates to Project Manager

Position Requirements:

• BA in engineering, construction science, or related field
• 2 years of construction estimating and/or insurance adjusting experience
• Excellent customer service record
• Effective communication skills
• Advanced math skills
• Proficiency in Xactimate software
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good driving record

Skills and Physical Demands:

• Walking and standing throughout the day
• Frequent driving and sitting
• Occasional ladder climbing
• Exposure to extreme conditions such as heat
• Loud noise levels at job sites