Construction Estimator

C&C Complete Services; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

C&C Complete Services is seeking an experienced Construction/Restoration Estimator to join our growing team in Maryland. You will develop accurate estimates and scopes for multi-family and commercial restoration projects related to water, fire, storm, mold, and other property damage losses.

You will collaborate with property managers, project managers, and field teams to move projects from start to finish.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience in commercial restoration, reconstruction or related construction fields
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and industry pricing
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, specifications, scopes of work, and site conditions
• Inspect properties damaged by water, fire, storm, mold, and other losses
• Develop accurate restoration and reconstruction estimates using Xactimate and other estimating platforms
• Create detailed scopes of work
• Negotiate project pricing and scope with insurers and third-party administrators
• Perform budget analysis for restoration and reconstruction work
• Prepare proposals, change orders, supplements, and customer contracts
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and production teams to ensure successful project execution
• Conduct site visits and document project conditions through photos, measurements, and notes
• Identify opportunities to maximize project revenue while maintaining ethical estimating standards
• Track estimate accuracy and participate in post-project reviews
• Ensure all estimates comply with company standards, insurance requirements, local building codes, and industry best practices
• Support business development efforts through responsive estimating and exceptional customer service
• Assign, monitor, and support superintendent workloads
• Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to superintendents as needed

Skills

Estimating

Xactimate

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Reading plans and specs

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Estimating software (Xactimate)

Job description

C&C Complete Services is seeking an experienced Construction/Restoration Estimator to join our growing team. This role is responsible for developing accurate estimates and scopes of work for multi-family and commercial restoration projects related to water, fire, storm, mold, and other property damage losses.

The ideal candidate understands the fast-paced nature of restoration, excels at creating detailed estimates, and can effectively collaborate with property managers, project managers, and field teams to move projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, specifications, scopes of work, and site conditions
• Inspect properties damaged by water, fire, storm, mold, and other losses
• Develop accurate restoration and reconstruction estimates using Xactimate and other estimating platforms
• Create detailed scopes of work
• Negotiate project pricing and scope with insurance adjusters and third-party administrators
• Perform budget analysis for restoration and reconstruction work
• Prepare proposals, change orders, supplements, and customer contracts
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and production teams to ensure successful project execution
• Conduct site visits and document project conditions through photos, measurements, and notes
• Identify opportunities to maximize project revenue while maintaining ethical estimating standards
• Track estimate accuracy and participate in post-project reviews
• Ensure all estimates comply with company standards, insurance requirements, local building codes, and industry best practices
• Support business development efforts through responsive estimating and exceptional customer service
• Assign, monitor, and support superintendent workloads
• Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to superintendents as needed

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience in commercial restoration, reconstruction or related construction fields
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and industry pricing
• Experience with estimating software preferred, but not required
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Pay

$90,000-$160,000+

• 401(k) matching
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule

Monday to Friday

C&C Complete Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.