Commercial Construction Estimator

SERVPRO of Southeast El Paso/Butterfield - 11089; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

SERVPRO of Southeast El Paso/Butterfield - 11089 is hiring a Commercial Construction Estimator with experience in construction estimating or insurance adjusting. The role involves establishing customer relationships, educating clients on the process, and delivering precise initial estimates using Xactimate.

You will collaborate with project teams to price items, obtain subcontractor quotes, and document project scope. A strong customer service record and solid math skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years previous construction estimating and/or insurance adjusting experience.
• Xactimate level 1 and 2 certifications or greater preferred.
• Proficient use of Xactimate estimating software highly preferred.
• Superb customer service track record.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Advanced math skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable asking for the sale.
• Must have a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Establish customer relationships for construction services.
• Educate customers on the construction process.
• Work with customers to understand desired upgrades/changes.
• Ensure that estimates meet client requirements.
• Analyze labor, material, and time requirements for a project.
• Use state-of-the-art technology to create an accurate sketch and initial scope of work for construction projects.
• Deliver a consistent and well-defined initial estimate.
• Recognize project constraints and/or needed upgrades.
• Work with Project Manager to price bid items and obtain quotes from sub-contractors if needed.
• Identify and document finalized project scope of work.
• Work with outside resources as necessary to complete accurate estimates (e.g. Structural Engineers, ITEL, Electrical Inspectors).
• Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates.
• Follow-up with the customer to get their approval.
• Deliver and communicate approved estimates to Construction Team.

Skills

Construction estimating

Insurance adjusting

Xactimate

Customer service

Communication

Math skills

Problem solving

Sales aptitude

Driving

Tools

Xactimate

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance

We are hiring a Commercial Construction Estimator! Do you have experience or knowledge in the construction, construction estimating field, or insurance industry as an adjuster? Are you highly dependable, coachable, and ready to take your career to the next level? Then you could be a great candidate to join our growing Reconstruction Team. We are a leader in a recession-proof industry seeking someone who has estimating experience and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, enjoys meeting new people, has excellent communication skills, can multi-task, and is comfortable asking for the sale. If you are self-motivated and have superb interpersonal skills, then you'll thrive in this fun work environment. ALL leads are provided and there is NO cold-calling! As a valued member of our recon team, you will receive competitive pay, with an opportunity to learn and grow.

Primary Responsibilities

• Establish customer relationships for construction services


• Educate customers on the construction process


• Work with customers to understand desired upgrades/changes


• Ensure that estimates meet client requirements.


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


• Using state-of-the-art technology to create an accurate sketch and initial scope of work for construction projects.


• Deliver a consistent and well-defined initial estimate.


• Recognize project constraints and/or needed upgrades


• Work with Project Manager to price bid items and obtain quotes from sub-contractors if needed.


• Identify and document finalized project scope of work.


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


• Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates.


• Follow-up with the customer to get their approval


• Deliver and communicate approved estimates to Construction Team

Necessary Experience and Skill Set

• Minimum of 2 years previous construction estimating and/or insurance adjusting experience


• Xactimate level 1 and 2 certifications or greater preferred.


• Proficient use of Xactimate estimating software highly preferred


• Superb customer service track record


• Effective written and oral communication


• Advanced math skills


• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills


• Comfortable asking for the sale


• Must have a good driving record

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

Walking and/or standing throughout the day. Frequent driving and sitting. Occasionally climbing ladders. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme conditions such as heat. The noise level in the work environment and jobsites can be loud.

SERVPRO is an equal opportunity employer and never discriminates based on race, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, veteran status or gender.

All employees of a SERVPRO Franchise are hired by, employed by, and under the sole supervision and control of an independently owned and operated SERVPRO Franchise. SERVPRO Franchise employees are not employed by, jointly employed by, agents of, or under the supervision or control of Servpro Industries, Inc., the Franchisor, in any manner whatsoever.