Commercial Restoration Estimator / Project Manager

Educated Solutions Corp; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Educated Solutions Corp. in Milwaukee, WI seeks an experienced Estimator to provide accurate restoration project estimates and lead site inspections.

You will document losses with measurements and photographs, prepare complete cost projections using Xactimate, and negotiate with insurance carriers while coordinating with leadership to protect schedules and budgets. Qualifications include 4+ years in restoration or commercial construction estimating, with preferred certifications (RRC, REWC, PE).

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as an Estimator in restoration or commercial construction writing accurate estimates for projects and scope of work.
• Candidates with restoration industry certifications will be prioritized.
• RRC – Registered Roof Consultant (RRC)
• REWC - Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC)
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience with estimating software such as Xactimate, Docusketch, Matterport, PSA and other similar programs.

Responsibilities

• Screens and pre-qualifies potential jobs.
• Makes initial contact with the insured and the adjuster.
• Works up and finalizes job scopes with adjusters and clients.
• Completes an accurate estimate with listings of all items required to complete the repair work.
• Drafts and submits initial invoicing and cooperates with accounting on collection efforts.
• Reviews completed files for profitability and accuracy of the original scope of work.
• Recruits, establishes rapport and contracts with specialized subcontractors.
• Provides quick and accurate responses to adjusters, agent property managers, tenants and other concerned parties.
• Maintains constant professional communication with customers and vendors.
• Manages details of multiple projects in an organized and efficient manner.

Skills

4+ years experience

strong communicator

project leadership

knowledge of restoration industry

Education

4-year degree (construction, business, or related)

Tools

Xactimate

Docusketch

Matterport

PSA

Job description

The Estimator will be responsible for providing accurate and timely estimates for restoration projects. You will be accountable for performing job site inspections; documenting losses with accurate measurements, notes, and photographs with strong attention to detail; estimating the cost of reconstruction of the entire project using Xactimate; negotiating mitigation and reconstruction costs with insurance carrier representatives; communicating with the President on issues that will affect the project schedule and/or budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Screens and pre-qualifies potential jobs.
• Makes initial contact with the insured and the adjuster.
• Works up and finalizes job scopes with adjusters and clients.
• Completes an accurate estimate with listings of all items required to complete the repair work.
• Drafts and submits initial invoicing and cooperates with accounting on collection efforts.
• Reviews completed files for profitability and accuracy of the original scope of work.
• Recruits, establishes rapport and contracts with specialized subcontractors.
• Provides quick and accurate responses to adjusters, agent property managers, tenants and other concerned parties.
• Maintains constant professional communication with customers and vendors.
• Manages details of multiple projects in an organized and efficient manner.
• Attends all Company meetings and functions required of the position, including weekly production and monthly Estimator meetings.
• Attends and suggests professional trainings as appropriate for the position.
• Leads an on-call emergency response team on a rotating basis and serves as first point of contact for customers.
• Leads production and collaborates with leadership to complete all projects
• Demonstrates a positive image of the Company to staff and clients
• Implements best practices to aid the Company in meeting its vision and mission and in achieving Company goals
• Holds responsibility for project outcomes and issues
• Assists in problem solving and motivating team members to improve Company efficiencies.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience as an Estimator in the restoration or commercial construction field writing accurate estimates for projects and scope of work.
• Candidates with restoration industry certifications will be prioritized.
• RRC – Registered Roof Consultant (RRC)
• REWC - Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC)
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Prefer experience with estimating software such as Xactimate, Docusketch, Matterport, PSA, and other similar programs.
• Experience managing restoration projectsconsistently achieve gross margin targets.
• Strong communicator able to lead teams and projects to completion and provides exemplary customer service to clients, employees, and vendors.
• Restoration industry language, practices and terminology; ability to seek out knowledge if new to the industry
• Experience with pricing and estimating of material needs and costs for projects.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations that govern the areas of the position.
• Prefer a 4-year degree in either construction, business, or another related field, but relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.