Construction Estimator

ServiceMaster Restore; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Job summary

ServiceMaster Restore in Phoenix is seeking an Estimator to oversee residential and commercial losses related to insurance claims, including construction or repairs. You will work with mitigation and construction staff to develop accurate scopes, budgets, and timelines, and will coordinate with customers and insurers to secure approvals.

The ideal candidate has restoration industry experience, proficient use of Xactimate, strong computer skills, a valid driver's license, and may require travel;

Qualifications

• Experience in restoration and construction industry.
• Experience using Xactimate.
• Proficient with computers and software.
• Professional correspondence and communication.
• Attention to detail in documenting and estimating.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Willingness to travel for job sites as needed.
• IICRC certification preferred, but training available.

Responsibilities

• Call on adjusters, property managers, and referral sources to support projects.
• Receive loss assignments and prepare accurate scopes and estimates.
• Collaborate with mitigation and construction staff; may be on-site when appropriate.
• Create budgets and monitor job costs; ensure estimate vs. actuals align.
• Coordinate invoicing and billing with accounting for estimating and bids.
• Work with project manager, subcontractors, and vendors.

Skills

Estimating

Xactimate

Construction knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Travel willingness

IICRC

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Dental insurance

We’re looking for an Estimator to oversee projects for residential & commercial losses related to insurance claims including construction or repairs. Will work hand in hand with all departments to provide estimates, scopes of work, get approvals on projects, assist with project design, project budgets, etc. We are seeking those with both sales and project management experience within disaster restoration, ideally for both commercial and residential.

Requirements

• Prefer an individual with experience in the restoration industry and construction.


• Prefer an individual with experience using Xactimate


• Knowledge and proficiency with computers


• Professional correspondence


• Attention to detail


• A valid driver's license


• Ability to travel out of town, if needed.


• IICRC certification preferred, but willing to train the right candidate

Responsibilities

• Calls on adjusters, property managers and other direct referral sources to support the overall project.


• Receive loss assignments.


• Work directly with mitigation and construction staff to contact and possibly be on-site in as timely of fashion as deemed appropriate.


• Prepares and estimates an accurate scope for various projects and seeks approval on estimates for project start.


• Assist with monitoring and the collections accounts receivables from Customers and Insurance companies.


• Coordinates with project manager, sub constructors, vendors, etc.


• Assist project manager with project difficulties, supplements, and change orders.


• Create budgets, job cost monitoring, providing clarification between estimate and actual job cost.


• Maintain documentation through notes & otherwise on personal inspections and project flow.


• Update all necessary documentation on job management systems including adding pertinent documents


• Maintain professionalism with project conditions: (i.e.: workmanship, homeowner relationships, safety, cleanliness, and trades people conduct).


• Deliver necessary paperwork to the administrative department.


• Assistance on moving projects from estimating to production.


• Coordinate invoicing and billing with the accounting office related to estimating and bidding.


• Complete special assignments as requested by Supervisor


• Participate in on-going problem solving and practicing continuous improvement of the department and company as a whole.

Benefits are available after 90 days of employment