Disaster Restoration Estimator & Project Lead

iicrc-careers; Oakmont (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k with company matching

Paid time off

Monthly performance-based incentives

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced Disaster Restoration Project Manager to inspect damages, prepare scopes and estimates, and negotiate with property owners and insurers. You will lead a team to restore homes and commercial properties after water, fire, or storm events.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in restoration, strong communication, and proficiency with Xactimate and estimating software.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or college degree preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience in the Disaster Restoration field.
• Valid and Insurable Pa. Driver's License
• Criminal background and Drug Screening required.
• Willingness to meet clients outside of regular business hours.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to use technology to improve scoping, estimating and sales presentations
• Experience with Xactimate estimating software
• Experience with complete residential and light commercial repair and reconstruction
• Must be able build rapport easily and establish trust, leading to lasting customer relationships.
• Can effectively present information to customers one-on-one and in small groups
• Has a good aptitude for basic math-- necessary for doing calculations related to the sales process
• Some work required outside of traditional working hours as part of our emergency response program.

Responsibilities

• Responding to assigned leads to inspect and provide scope for damages from fire, water, smoke and storms.
• Present extreme professionalism as you introduce yourself and company to the property owner.
• Quickly access the needs of the property and client and prepare on the spot presentation to property owners or representatives.
• Present the company value proposition to the customer selling yourself, the process and the company.
• Explain in detail what needs to happen and lead the client to the right decision.
• Obtain all required signed documents once the client gives the go ahead.
• Do a detailed inspection of the damages to the building for purpose of creating a comprehensive scope and quote
• Provide photos, drawings, and other details to support the repair scope and quote you will provide to the property owner as well as the insurance company.
• Oversee the preparation of contracts, payment schedules, workorders, purchase orders to complete the project
• Lead your team to deliver a project that is completed on-time and on budget project with 5 star reviews
• Provide oversite of the project from start of construction to final payment
• Use technology to expedite the successful delivery of repair, reconstruction and remodeling services

Skills

Disaster restoration experience

Sales experience

Communication skills

Xactimate estimating software

Technology savvy

Education

High school diploma or college degree

Tools

Xactimate estimating software

Job description

ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced Disaster Restoration Project Manager to inspect damages, prepare scopes and estimates, and negotiate with property owners and insurers. You will lead a team to restore homes and commercial properties after water, fire, or storm events.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in restoration, strong communication, and proficiency with Xactimate and estimating software.