Estimator

360-Fire-; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

360 Fire & Flood in Illinois seeks an experienced Estimator to join our restoration team. You will prepare accurate cost estimates and project budgets for commercial and residential projects by analyzing plans, materials, labor, and requirements.

You will work closely with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to develop competitive proposals, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure estimates align with company standards and objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing estimates for restoration projects.
• Ability to interpret plans and engineering drawings.
• Strong communication with clients, vendors and internal teams.
• Cost analysis and budgeting for commercial/residential jobs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates and budgets from plans, specs, and material lists.
• Analyze labor and material costs to develop competitive proposals.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure alignment with standards.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Maintain documentation, logs, and sketches for projects.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders and update on progress.

Skills

Plan interpretation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Xactimate

Job description

We are 360 Fire & Flood, a leading national disaster restoration company committed to providing comprehensive and efficient solutions to commercial and industrial clients affected by fire, water, and other disasters. With over 200 years of combined experience in the industry, our team of highly skilled experts is dedicated to restoring your property with care and precision.

As a trusted partner to many large national corporations, we understand the importance of a timely and effective response. Our round-the-clock availability ensures that we are always prepared to mitigate the impact of any disaster and restore your property to its pre-loss condition.

Our expertise lies in working closely with our clients and insurance companies to secure the best quality restoration services possible. This collaboration enables us to streamline the restoration process and minimize risk, reducing the burden on our clients. At 360 Fire & Flood, we strive to make the recovery process as smooth and seamless as possible, allowing you to focus on what matters most.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team. The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates and project budgets for commercial and residential projects by analyzing plans and specifications, materials, labor, and other project requirements. This role works closely with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to develop competitive and profitable proposals. The Estimator identifies cost-saving opportunities, and ensures all estimates align with company standards and objectives.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Utilize extensive knowledge and experience to prepare estimates in Xactimate.
• Demonstrate proficient with source removal, decontamination, mitigation, containment, ventilation, contents, and deodorization techniques.
• Must be capable of estimating fixed bid projects as well as, time and material projects.
• Uphold project management standards for projects exceeding $1M.
• Maintain and review accurate field documentation, photo logs, graphs, and sketches for various projects.
• Must be proactive conveying information to clients and other team member s .
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience
• 5+ years of experience in the restoration industry.
• 2+ years of experience in water damage restoration.
• 3 years of experience utilizing Xactimate software.
• Skills
• Proficiency in interpreting architectural and engineering drawings.
• Effective communication skills to support collaboration with project teams.
• High attention to detail and analytical thinking skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time of f

Equal Opportunity Employer

360 Fire & Flood is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.