Environmental Abatement Estimator

Precision Environmental; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage for full-time staff

401(k) company matching

Job summary

Precision Environmental in Santa Barbara County is seeking Environmental Abatement Estimators to lead asbestos, lead, and mold abatement projects while coordinating with field crews.

You will develop construction estimates, manage time-and-material billing, and market services to generate new work, reporting to the Regional Director and ensuring safety compliance.

Position may require travel and after-hours work with opportunities for advancement as the company grows.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• Proven experience managing large commercial mitigation and construction projects.
• Extensive knowledge in construction estimating.
• Well-versed in time & material billing concepts.
• Experience in marketing services to generate new or existing business.
• Thorough knowledge of basic safety standards and work practices.
• Experience leading crews and communicating effectively at all levels; strong leadership skills.
• Industry-related certification is desirable; IICRC Training known or in-progress.
• Ability to generate reports using Microsoft Suite; Xactimate required.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple large-scope projects from start to finish.
• Develops estimates for construction and mitigation projects.
• Reviews and approves time and material billing to ensure all billable costs are captured.
• Maintains business contacts and sources new work.
• Prepares work orders for scheduling and disseminates to responsible parties.
• Conducts thorough inspections of jobs and recommends further work to adjusters or clients.
• Tracks project plans and adjusts to stay on schedule and meet contracts.
• Gathers and reviews documents and work orders to ensure prompt invoicing.
• Maintains effective communications with adjusters, customers, coworkers and contractors.
• Markets company services to adjusters or potential clients.
• Collaborates with Account Executives in preparation of bids.
• Performs loss site inspections to determine damages for bids.
• Supports company safety policies and promotes adherence.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Leadership

Communication

Marketing

Cost containment/risk management

Tools

Xactimate

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Precision Environmental is rapidly growing, and we are looking for Environmental Abatement Estimators to aid in our growth! Now Hiring Abatement Estimators in Santa Barbara County. Ready to change your life for the better? With best-in-class benefits, competitive salaries, and a nurturing culture, working with us is a career move you're supposed to make. We Prioritize Growth!

Interested in working for a company that is dedicated to serving communities through the restoration of homes and businesses? A company that provides opportunities for advancement while learning alongside a group of experienced, dedicated, skilled remediation leaders. Precision Environmental is that company. We have multiple immediate openings. In addition, we offer medical coverage to our full‑time employees and a company matching 401(k) program.

Abatement Estimators are responsible for simultaneously managing and directing multiple claims/jobs. They direct lead technicians and superintendents in the production phase of job(s) via work orders. This position reports directly to the Regional Director and interfaces with other departments within the company as required. Managing all projects pertaining to Asbestos, Lead, and Mold Abatement.

Position Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License with driving record in good standing.
• Proven experience managing large projects in commercial mitigation and construction.
• Extensive knowledge in construction estimating.
• Well versed in time & material billing concepts.
• Experience in marketing services for the purpose of generating new or existing business.
• Thorough knowledge of basic safety standards and work practices.
• Experience in leading crews, delegating, communicating effectively at all levels; strong leadership skills.
• Industry‑related certification, desirable.
• Completion or in-process completion of IICRC Training.
• Possesses excellent time‑management skills.
• Ability to generate reports using Microsoft Suite products; Xactimate required.
• Understands basics of cost containment and risk management.
• Applies good judgement in making important decisions under pressure.
• Experience in effective communications, coaching and training.
• Working conditions for this position include but are not limited to the following:
• Occasional travel outside of assigned region.
• Extended work hours, weekend hours – must be available after hours and weekends.
• Occasionally wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) depending on the job.
• Occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs.).
• Daily commuting to office and jobsites.
• Outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Maneuver through construction site.
• Ability to climb, bend, squat, crawl, lift, reach, twist, and stand for long periods.

Core Responsibilities

• Manages multiple large scope projects simultaneously, from beginning until completion.
• Develops estimates for construction and mitigation projects.
• Reviews and approves time and material billing ensuring all billable job costs are captured.
• Responsible for maintaining business contacts and/or sourcing new business for the purpose of generating new work.
• Prepares work orders for scheduling ensuring accuracy and detail; disseminates to responsible parties.
• Conducts thorough inspections of jobs and recommends further work to adjusters or clients.
• Tracks project plans and makes adjustments, as and where needed, to stay on track and meet contract schedules.
• Gathers and reviews all documents and work orders ensuring customer invoices are sent in a timely manner to ensure prompt invoicing/payment.
• Requires frequent and effective communications with adjusters, customers, co‑workers and contractors.
• Markets company services to adjusters and/or potential clients.
• Collaborates with Account Executives in preparation of bids for adjusters or customers.
• Performs loss site inspection to determine damages in order to prepare bids for adjusters or customers.
• Supports the Company’s safe workplace policies and practices and promotes adherence.