Construction Sales Estimator: Win More Projects

Summit Reconstruction & Restoration; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Reconstruction & Restoration is seeking an experienced Construction Sales Estimator to grow our business. You will identify opportunities, develop estimates using precise scopes, and sell rebuild projects while coordinating with production teams to ensure success.

You will meet with clients, inspect sites, develop proposals, and drive project closures. Travel locally to jobsites and properties is required; strong client-facing skills and message discipline are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of construction experience.
• 4+ years of experience preparing estimates using Xactimate.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Construction experience

Xactimate

Sales skills

Client management

Project coordination

Tools

Xactimate

Google Workspace

Job description

Summit Reconstruction & Restoration is seeking an experienced Construction Sales Estimator to grow our business. You will identify opportunities, develop estimates using precise scopes, and sell rebuild projects while coordinating with production teams to ensure success.

You will meet with clients, inspect sites, develop proposals, and drive project closures. Travel locally to jobsites and properties is required; strong client-facing skills and message discipline are essential.