Construction Estimator

Servpro Industries; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in disaster recovery seeks a Mitigation and Reconstruction Estimator to make a difference daily. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction estimating and excellent communication skills while striving toward customer satisfaction. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Paid time off

Career progression

Professional development

Insurance

Qualifications

• 2 years previous construction estimating and/or insurance adjusting experience required.
• Superb customer service track record and effective communication skills.
• Must have advanced math skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish customer relationships for mitigation services and educate customers.
• Analyze labor, material, and time requirements for construction projects.
• Deliver accurate estimates and work with Project Managers.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Team Player

Education

BA in engineering, construction science or similar relevant field

Tools

Xactimate estimating software

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Paid time off

SERVPRO West Greenville County and Anderson - Mitigation and Reconstruction Estimator (Water, Fire, Mold)

Benefits

offers:

• Competitive compensation
• Superior benefits
• Career progression
• Professional development
• 401k retirement plan
• Insurance

Do you love helping people through difficult situations?

Must have; experience in reconstruction estimating and insurance related recommended in water and fire mitigation services. Then, don’t miss your chance to join our Franchise as a new Construction Estimator. In this position, you will be making a difference each and every day. We have a sincere drive toward the goal of helping make fire and water damage “Like it never even happened”!

Our Franchise is seeking someone who is comfortable working hard in challenging situations, enjoys meeting new people, has excellent communication skills, and is a serious multi-tasker. If you are self-motivated and have superb interpersonal skills, then you’ll thrive in this work environment. Are you highly dependable and super-excited about routinely exceeding expectations? Then you may be our perfect hero!

As a valued SERVPRO Franchise employee, you will receive a competitive pay rate, with opportunity to learn and grow.

Primary Responsibilities: Must have experience on writing estimates for mitigation services (water, fire, mold, etc.)

1. Customer Satisfaction
   • a. Establish customer relationship for mitigation services
   • b. Educate customer on the construction or mitigation process
   • Work with customers to understand desired upgrades/changes
   • Ensure that estimates meet client requirements.
2. Project Initiation
   • Analyze labor, material, and time requirements for a project
   • Create an accurate sketch and initial scope of work for construction projects.
   • Deliver a consistent and well-defined initial estimate.
   • Recognize project constraints and/or needed upgrades
   • Work with Project Manager to price bid items, if needed.
3. Project Planning
   • Identify and document finalized project scope of work.
   • Work with outside resources as necessary to complete accurate estimate (i.e Structural Engineers, ITEL, Electrical Inspectors, etc.)
   • Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates.
   • Deliver and Communicate estimate to Project Manager.

Necessary Experience and Skill Set

• 2 years previous construction estimating and/or insurance adjusting experience
• Superb customer service track record
• Effective written and oral communication
• Advanced math skills
• Proficient use of Xactimate estimating software
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Team Player
• Must have good driving record

Formal Education/Training

• BA in engineering, construction science or similar relevant field preferred

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

Walking and/or standing throughout the day. Frequent driving and sitting. Occasionally climbing ladders. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme conditions such as heat. The noise level in the work environment and jobsites can be loud.

Normal Working Hours, Additional Working Hours, and Travel Requirements

This is a full-time position, working 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, 45 hours per week. This position frequently requires long hours, working on-call, and weekend work. Travel is required and is primarily local. However, some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Pay Rate

Starts at $($52,000.00) based on experience, with possibility of bonus pay and increases based on merit.

Each SERVPRO Franchise is Independently Owned and Operated. Revised 07/20