Estimator (ID# 765)

Volarify; Little Elm (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas allowance

Phone

Laptop

401(k) with match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Volarify is seeking an Estimator to join our North Texas operations (McKinney/Celina/Prosper area). The role involves creating and managing detailed estimates across residential, commercial, and industrial lines, meeting with clients, and guiding projects from start to finish.

The Estimator will review budgets and invoices, ensure costs are captured in monthly job costs, and participate in ongoing Xactimate training to advance to higher levels.

Qualifications

• English literacy and fluency.
• Experience with MSDS/SDS and restoration projects.
• Ability to follow Xactimate estimate formatting and documentation.
• Extensive customer service experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Professional demeanor and telephone communication.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain local clientele including insurance adjusters and community businesses.
• Create accurate floor plans using Xactimate Sketch.
• Maintain knowledge of local building codes.
• Create and adhere to project budgets; address cost overruns.
• Follow company standards for estimates, proposals, and change orders.
• Coordinate with trades and management to complete work on time.
• Identify and present resource needs and solutions.

Skills

English fluency

MSDS/SDS knowledge

Xactimate experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Tools

Xactimate

Job description

Estimator

Location: North Texas (McKinney / Celina / Prosper area)

Position Overview

The Estimator position is the second level in our Estimating track and is achieved after completion of required new-hire training tasks. This position is responsible for creating and managing estimates and jobs across residential, commercial, and industrial lines of business.

The Estimator will meet with clients, develop accurate and competitive estimates using Xactimate, manage projects through completion, review budgets, and communicate progress with clients and management. Estimators will also review invoices and labor costs in a timely manner to ensure all costs are accurately captured in monthly job costs.

Upon completion of required training, qualified candidates will achieve the appropriate Estimator title and position level.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain local clientele capable of referring losses, primarily insurance adjusters, as well as community business owners, schools, and municipalities.
• Create accurate floor plans using Xactimate Sketch.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable local building codes.
• Create and adhere to acceptable project budgets and address cost overages as they arise.
• Follow company standards for naming estimates, revised estimates, proposals, change orders, and related documentation.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable local building codes.
• Maintain construction schedules and coordinate with trades and management to ensure work is completed on time.
• Identify and present solutions when additional resources are needed.
• Demonstrate proficiency in source removal, decontamination, mitigation, containment, ventilation, contents handling, and deodorization techniques.
• Demonstrate proficiency with investigative demolition, controlled demolition, structural cleaning, decontamination, and deodorization services.
• Participate in continued company training, including Xactimate training and preparation for applicable Estimator Level 2 or Level 3 User Certification testing.
• Independently manage assigned work and responsibilities.
• Maintain vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and keep vehicles clean and serviceable.
• Complete all accident, injury, and incident reporting forms accurately and on time.
• Apply strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Contribute to the continued improvement of company operations and industry-leading practices.
• Comply with company and department policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.

Requirements

• Develop and maintain a client book of business appropriate to the Estimator level.
• Serve as the primary contact for owners, insurance adjusters, and consultants.
• Develop project scopes, negotiate pricing, and obtain agreements with customers.
• Follow company standards for formatting estimates and related documentation.
• Coordinate after-hours emergency services as directed, including board-ups, water damage, fire and smoke damage, and vandalism response.
• Consistently identify potential site hazards, including asbestos, lead paint, mold, and other environmental concerns.
• Conduct oneself professionally and courteously at all times.
• Proactively communicate information and respond promptly to requests for information.
• Apply industry TPA program standards and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of customer service principles and practices.
• Work effectively under time constraints to meet required timelines.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and safeguard customers' property and information.
• Attend company-sponsored operations and safety training courses as required.

Qualifications

• English literacy and fluency.
• Understanding of MSDS/SDS data sheets and their applicability to restoration projects.
• Ability to follow company estimate formatting standards for Xactimate estimates, proposals, and related documentation.
• Extensive customer service experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience using Xactimate.
• Professional demeanor and appearance with excellent telephone communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with coworkers, subcontractors, vendors, customers, and other stakeholders.

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting of more than 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity required for keyboarding and other repetitive tasks.
• Ability to bend, crouch, stand, and move as necessary to perform job duties.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation and Benefits

Our Client offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) with match, medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Approx. $70K base; company vehicle; $400 gas allowance; toll tag; phone; laptop

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of personnel so classified.