Construction Sales Estimator in Portland

Energy Jobline ZR; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Reconstruction & Restoration is seeking an experienced Construction Sales Estimator to join our team in Oregon/Washington. You will identify opportunities, develop estimates, sell rebuild projects, and collaborate with production teams to ensure projects are completed successfully.

Responsibilities include managing client relationships, walking projects, preparing scopes of work, and presenting solutions to clients while collaborating with property managers and subcontractors to drive

Qualifications

• 4+ years of construction experience.
• 4+ years experience preparing estimates using Xactimate (must have!).
• 3+ years of construction project management experience.
• Experience working directly with clients and property management organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to sell construction or reconstruction projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for assigned clients and projects.
• Develop relationships with property managers, adjusters, subcontractors, and other contacts.
• Identify and pursue new reconstruction opportunities.
• Build relationships with commercial and multifamily property management organizations.
• Take project handoffs from mitigation teams and identify opportunities for reconstruction services.
• Conduct property inspections, site visits, and project walkthroughs.
• Evaluate damage and conditions to develop accurate scopes of work.
• Prepare detailed construction estimates using Xactimate.
• Develop proposals and present project solutions to clients.
• Follow-up on estimates and actively work to close projects.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams on scope, budget, schedule, expectations.
• Manage sold projects from estimating through completion and closeout.
• Coordinate and direct internal crews and subcontractors.
• Monitor project budgets, labor, materials, and production schedules.
• Help ensure projects are completed profitably, on schedule, and to client’s expectations.
• Communicate changes and needs to clients and leadership.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and estimating records.
• Assist with developing subcontractor relationships.
• Identify opportunities to improve customer experience and profitability.

Skills

Client relationship management

Sales experience

Construction project management

Experience with clients and property管理

Tools

Xactimate

Job description

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**Please note**: Summit Reconstruction and Restoration is currently managing all recruiting and hiring in-house. We are not accepting unsolicited candidate submissions, resumes, or recruiting services from third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or search firms at this time.

Any communications, candidate submissions, or solicitations received from third-party recruiting agencies will not be reviewed or considered, and no placement or other recruiting will be honored.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Job Overview

Are you an experienced construction estimator who is also skilled in selling, building relationships, and winning projects?

Do you enjoy meeting with clients, walking projects, developing scopes of work, preparing detailed estimates, and turning opportunities into successful construction projects?

Summit Reconstruction & Restoration is looking for an experienced Construction Sales Estimator to join our team and play a key role in growing our business.

This is not a traditional estimating-only position. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities, developing estimates, selling rebuild projects, and working with our production teams to ensure projects are successfully completed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients and construction projects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with property managers, facility managers, adjusters, subcontractors, and other key industry contacts.
• Identify and pursue new reconstruction and rebuild opportunities.
• Build relationships with commercial and multifamily property management organizations.
• Take project handoffs from mitigation teams and identify opportunities for reconstruction services.
• Conduct property inspections, site visits, and project walkthroughs.
• Evaluate damage and existing conditions to develop accurate scopes of work.
• Prepare detailed construction estimates using Xactimate.
• Develop proposals and present project solutions to clients.
• Follow-up on estimates and actively work to close projects.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams regarding project scope, budget, schedule, and expectations.
• Manage sold projects from estimating and contract through completion and closeout.
• Coordinate and direct internal crews and subcontractors.
• Monitor project budgets, labor, materials, and production schedules.
• Help ensure projects are completed profitably, on schedule, and to client’s expectations.
• Communicate changes, challenges, and project needs to clients and leadership.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and estimating records.
• Assist with developing and maintaining subcontractor relationships.
• Identify opportunities to improve customer experience, project profitability, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of construction experience.
• 4+ years of experience preparing estimates using Xactimate (must have!).
• 3+ years of construction project management experience.
• Experience in commercial, multifamily, restoration, reconstruction, or related construction.
• Experience working directly with clients and property management organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to sell construction or reconstruction projects.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to pass a background check and reference check.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel locally to jobsites, client properties, and meetings as needed.
• Ability to work in an office, construction site, and field environment.
• Prior experience working with large regional or multifamily property management organizations is strongly .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Summit Reconstruction & Restoration is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs without regard to legally protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

*Summit Reconstruction and Restoration participates in USCIS e-Verify Employment Verification.

Company Description

Summit Reconstruction & Restoration is a locally owned, industry-leading restoration and reconstruction contractor serving Oregon and Washington. We specialize in building envelope restoration, construction defect repair, major rehabilitation projects, water and fire damage restoration, and emergency response services for commercial, multifamily, and residential properties.

Our team is built on integrity, craftsmanship, and collaboration. We take pride in delivering high-quality work, maintaining open communication, and providing long-term solutions that exceed client expectations. At Summit, we invest in our employees by fostering a culture of safety, professionalism, continuous learning, and teamwork, where every team member has the opportunity to grow and make a meaningful impact.

Company DescriptionSummit Reconstruction & Restoration is a locally owned, industry-leading restoration and reconstruction contractor serving Oregon and Washington. We specialize in building envelope restoration, construction defect repair, major rehabilitation projects, water and fire damage restoration, and emergency response services for commercial, multifamily, and residential properties.Our team is built on integrity, craftsmanship, and collaboration. We take pride in delivering high-quality work, maintaining open communication, and providing long-term solutions that exceed client expectations. At Summit, we invest in our employees by fostering a culture of safety, professionalism, continuous learning, and teamwork, where every team member has the opportunity to grow and make a meaningful impact.