Construction Estimator

ServiceMaster DSI; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

PTO package for work/life balance

Job summary

A leading company in the restoration industry is seeking a Construction Estimator to enhance their estimating team in Chicago. This role involves creating construction estimates based on digital sources and providing insights with the potential for future growth into a management position. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in construction estimating, familiarity with estimating software, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Expert construction estimator in Xactimate and Symbility.
• Minimum 5 years of construction estimating experience, 10+ preferred.
• Must be able train estimators on preferred estimating guidelines and the latest industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Review job site information from the photos and notes from the field personnel.
• Estimate projects using various estimating software such as Xactimate and Symbility.
• Provide training and feedback to Estimators.

Skills

Construction estimating

Communication

Feedback provision

Tools

Xactimate

Symbility

Matterport

Job description

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The Position

This full-time, in-office role for Construction Estimator is responsible for initial review of the construction estimates in Xactimate and Symbility and provide feedback and recommendations with detailed justification through line-item notes that aligns with our goals. The estimator is also responsible for creating construction estimates from the ground up based on digital sources.

The Position

This full-time, in-office role for Construction Estimator is responsible for initial review of the construction estimates in Xactimate and Symbility and provide feedback and recommendations with detailed justification through line-item notes that aligns with our goals. The estimator is also responsible for creating construction estimates from the ground up based on digital sources.

This is a new position for DSI, and there is potential for this position to turn into a management position with a team under them to utilize current and forthcoming technology sources to build the highest quality construction estimates. This position will work with the V.P. of construction to develop standard operating procedures and create process maps to streamline estimating. This is an in office position, but there will be work from home opportunities.

This position starts at $70,000 up to $80,000 depending on experience, with up to a 20% bonus!

About DSI

When disaster strikes, ServiceMaster DSI will be there to help. As the largest operator of ServiceMaster Restore, ServiceMaster DSI has the experience and resources to help homeowners and business owners recover after a loss. From a kitchen fire to a flash flood, ServiceMaster DSI is your recovery expert. DSI is an amazing place to work, with happy employees that are ready to help families and businesses recover from fire and water damage. We provide state of the art equipment and resources to complete our projects successfully.

Why work for DSI?

• We are the nation’s largest ServiceMaster franchise company with 19 locations and growing across US
• The culture! We work together – openly and cross-functionally because it enables us to build relationships, learning together and winning as a team.
• Great Benefits! We offer medical, dental, vision, 401(k), along with other supplementary plans. Our PTO package helps you have that work/life balance.
• The Restoration Industry is growing rapidly and so are we!
• We have year-round work that is steady and consistent.
  
  

Candidate Profile

• Review job site information from the photos and notes from the field personnel.
• Estimate projects using various estimating software such as Xactimate, and Symbility.
• Provide training and feedback to Estimators.
• Understand and provide feedback on the monthly adjustments made to estimating software.
• Submit complete estimates for approval within the required timeframe.
• Previous experience with a 3D scanning software such as Matterport is highly desirable.
• Communicate effectively with the internal team, project managers, and insurance adjusters.
• Produce supplements and change orders as needed.
  
  

Requirements

• Expert construction estimator in Xactimate and Symbility.
• Minimum 5 years of construction estimating experience, 10+ preferred.
• Produce estimates that deliver excellent profit margins.
• Previous experience working with TPAs is required.
• Must be able to handle high volume and be ready to execute estimates quickly on tight deadlines.
• Must be able train estimators on preferred estimating guidelines and the latest industry trends.
  
  

If you are looking for a challenging and fulfilling career, be part of the ServiceMaster DSI family. DSI Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets Welcome!

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Consumer Services

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