Construction Estimator

ServiceMaster of South Shore Inc; 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 of South Shore Inc. seeks an Estimator to oversee residential and commercial loss projects related to insurance claims, including construction or repairs.

Will collaborate with all departments on estimates, scopes of work, and approvals, with potential on-site involvement for timely execution. Ideal candidates have restoration/construction experience, familiarity with Xactimate, strong computer skills, and a valid driver's license; IICRC certification is preferred but training can

Qualifications

• Experience in restoration and construction environments.
• Proficiency with Xactimate software.
• Strong computer skills and professional correspondence.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel.
• IICRC certification preferred, but training available.

Responsibilities

• Calls on adjusters, property managers and referrals to support the project.
• Receive loss assignments and prepare scope estimates.
• Coordinate with mitigation and construction staff, potentially on-site.
• Create budgets and monitor job costs vs. estimates.
• Coordinate invoicing and billing with accounting for estimating/bidding.
• Maintain project documentation and communication across departments.

Skills

Restoration experience

Construction experience

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Willing to travel

Education

IICRC preferred

Tools

Xactimate

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