Construction Project Manager/Estimator

shift, LLC; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restoration company based in Sarasota, Florida, is seeking an experienced Project Manager/Estimator to oversee insurance restoration projects. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years in residential construction, strong project management skills, and excellent customer service abilities. This role requires managing multiple projects, ensuring documentation is handled properly, and occasionally being available for emergency work. A High School Diploma is mandatory along with the necessary communication skills to work with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in insurance restoration and project management.
• Capable of juggling various stakeholders' needs.
• Must maintain smooth operation with proper documentation.

Responsibilities

• Estimate projects and manage them from start to finish.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and handle multiple jobs.
• Conduct occasional emergency work as needed.

Skills

Project management

Estimating using Xactimate

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Xactimate

Microsoft Excel

DASH

Job description

Expert Water Removal is a full service insurance repair specialist, providing 24 hour emergency water, mold, fire cleanup and repair services to southwest Florida. Our customers enjoy turnkey services from a single source provider, easing communication, project management, record keeping and paperwork flow from project start to finish.

Expert Water Removal is the area's premier nationally certified provider of 24 hour emergency water removal and also provides Mold Removal and Remediation and Smoke and Fire Damage and Restoration services.

Job Description

Experienced Project Manager/Estimator who has the ability to write, sell and run their own projects.

• Estimating preferably using Xactimate*
• Project management and delivery
• General understanding of construction / restoration principles (framing, plumbing, electrical, etc.)
• Excellent computer skills (email, excel, word, Xactimate*, digital pictures, DASH*)
• Well organized and capable of running multiple jobs at a time
• Will do what it takes to get the job done right, on time and on budget
• Quality customer service skills working with adjusters and homeowners
• Professional conduct able to sell the restoration services to insurance adjusters, property managers and home owners
• Work well and communicate within a team environment
• Contacts within the industry a plus!

*Experience with these programs not required, but a plus!

Qualifications

• Insurance Restoration (mitigation) experience
• Prior success closing, estimating, and project managing construction projects from start to finish and a dedication to delivering extremely high levels of satisfaction for all involved parties.
• Outstanding communicator both verbally and when using technology.
• Must be able to juggle the needs of a variety of stakeholders such as property owners, adjusters, sub-contractors, in-house administrative and production departments, and other peripheral players.
• Understand that documentation is key to smooth operation and communication for a job well done and that real-time documentation is the only kind acceptable.
• Have an innate understanding of how to keep a job from “going bad.” You don’t make excuses, pass the buck, or hope things will work out. You make sure they do, and you leave everyone feeling satisfied in you and the company when the job is complete.
• Understand that securing the job from our mitigation department is one of your most important tasks but so is keeping the client happy through a difficult construction project they weren’t planning on going through.
• People say you have a great personality, and your rapport building skills are the first thing people notice about you. But even though people like you, you aren’t afraid of being respectfully assertive and don’t easily get taken advantage of.
• Be available for occasional 24 hour emergency work.
• Be able to handle stress and be flexible in a fast-paced work environment.
• Be able to exercise good judgment in making decisions.
• Be able to prioritize multiple tasks, have a sense of urgency to complete projects.
• Have at least 3 years full-charge residential construction experience
• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent, clean driving and criminal records
• Clean Background check
• Able to successfully pass periodic drug testing

Additional Information

Please attach your resume including a cover letter detailing why you are the best person for this position and how your would enhance our company and help it grow.

We look forward to receiving your application!