Construction Estimator

BMS CAT; Gibsonia (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Fuel allowance

Laptop & cell phone

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

BMS CAT is seeking an Estimator for reconstruction projects at our Gibsonia, PA location. You will prepare accurate estimates, scope projects with adjusters and clients, and support business development. Experience with Xactimate is required.

Responsibilities include market outreach, subcontractor networking, and coordinating with operations to ensure timely project completion. This role emphasizes quality, communication, and timely insurance interactions.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Xactimate estimating software
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, and best practices
• Understanding of production processes, costs, and project efficiency
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints
• Knowledge of design principles and reconstruction techniques
• Understanding of sales and relationship-building principles
• Ability to monitor project processes, materials, and performance

Responsibilities

• Market to potential customers, including national accounts, adjusters, and end users
• Build and maintain a network of qualified subcontractors across multiple trades
• Meet with prospects and provide estimates for rebuilding structures following a loss
• Assess project scope and prepare detailed, accurate estimates
• Review estimates and scope with insurance representatives and customers, obtain approvals, and initiate project documentation
• Maintain clear communication and coordinate schedules with operations through project completion
• Communicate with local management regarding project updates and any issues that arise
• Ensure quality standards are met and resolve any issues promptly
• Follow proper protocols related to payment arrangements
• Follow up with insurance companies and customers to ensure timely collections
• Prepare reports on activity, progress, follow-up, and performance metrics

Skills

Construction knowledge

Plans & blueprints reading

Sales & relationship-building

Estimating principles

Tools

Xactimate

Job description

Job Details

Career area: Construction
Position Type:
Location: 1035 Executive Drive, Gibsonia, PA 15044, United States
Job ID: PDX_BC_E7D18624-197C-453E-96F9-11C08E94D82A_21956410

Position Summary

This role is responsible for preparing accurate estimates for reconstruction projects while supporting business development efforts. The Estimator partners with adjusters, clients, and internal teams to ensure projects are properly scoped, priced, and executed successfully.
Previous restoration experience and proficiency in Xactimate are required.

Essential Functions

• Market to potential customers, including national accounts, adjusters, and end users
• Build and maintain a network of qualified subcontractors across multiple trades
• Meet with prospects and provide estimates for rebuilding structures following a loss
• Assess project scope and prepare detailed, accurate estimates
• Review estimates and scope with insurance representatives and customers, obtain approvals, and initiate project documentation
• Maintain clear communication and coordinate schedules with operations through project completion
• Communicate with local management regarding project updates and any issues that arise
• Ensure quality standards are met and resolve any issues promptly
• Follow proper protocols related to payment arrangements
• Follow up with insurance companies and customers to ensure timely collections
• Prepare reports on activity, progress, follow-up, and performance metrics

Job Requirements

• Proficiency with Xactimate estimating software
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, and best practices
• Understanding of production processes, quality control, costs, and project efficiency
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints
• Knowledge of design principles and reconstruction techniques
• Understanding of sales and relationship‑building principles
• Ability to monitor project processes, materials, and performance

Compensation

Your compensation will vary by location and experience level. This can be discussed during the first interview.

• Car allowance or a company vehicle
• Fuel allowance and expense account
• Company‑provided laptop and cell phone
• Fully paid employee life insurance, optional medical, vision, and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off
• Growth opportunity – BMS CAT promotes from within

Equal Opportunity Employment

BMS CAT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If this sounds like you, please apply today!