Future Opening: Estimator

IICRC; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company car

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Free uniforms

Job summary

SERVPRO is seeking a Project Estimator to manage bids and price construction and restoration projects. You will develop accurate estimates, coordinate with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers, and ensure profitability within budget.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in estimating, experience selling or securing projects, and proficiency with Xactimate. Strong communication and organization are essential in a fast-paced emergency-response environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience estimating.
• Selling or securing construction and/or restoration projects.
• Expertise in estimating software (Xactimate or similar).
• Excellent customer service and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, emergency-driven environment.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and technical skills.
• Team and goal oriented.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain positive customer relationships for construction services.
• Identify, qualify, and secure opportunities to obtain and price projects.
• Educate customers on relevant processes, determine project requirements and obtain customer and client agreements.
• Negotiate contract terms and set expectations with customer.
• Coordinate and schedule subcontractors, crew and suppliers with onsite management throughout project.
• Create and deliver accurate sketches and initial scopes of work for all project types.
• Assemble and deliver project schedule and timeline, scope of work and estimates.
• Deliver timely, consistent estimates that cover all cost factors and maximize profitability within budget.
• Review budgets and recognize project constraints and necessary modifications.
• Coordinate permits, punch list items, final walk-through and warranty activities.
• Obtain signed Certificate of Completion and Certificate of Satisfaction from customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Tools

Xactimate

Job description

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Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company car
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• Free uniforms

The Project Estimator is responsible for managing a wide range of functions necessary to successfully obtain, bid, and price construction projects. This dynamic position involves job lead conversion, delivering consistent and complete estimates, and maintaining a high quality of service and correspondence in all dealings with customers, clients, and resource providers.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain positive customer relationships for construction services.
• Identify, qualify, and secure opportunities to obtain and price projects.
• Educate customers on relevant processes, determine project requirements and obtain customer and client agreements.
• Negotiate contract terms and set expectations with customer.
• Identify, organize and schedule subcontractors, crew and suppliers with onsite management throughout project.
• Create and deliver accurate sketches and initial scopes of work for all project types.
• Assemble and deliver project schedule and timeline, scope of work and estimates.
• Deliver timely, consistent, and well-defined estimates that consider all cost factors and ensure projects are estimated for maximum profitability within set budget.
• Review budgets and recognize project constraints and necessary modifications.
• Coordinate and initiate the completion of proper permits, punch list items, final walk through and any warranty activities.
• Secure a signed Certificate of Completion and Certificate of Satisfaction from customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Necessary Experience and Skill Set

• 2 years’ experience estimating
• Selling or securing construction and/or restoration projects.
• Expertise in Xactimate software or similar estimating software.
• Excellent customer service and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, emergency-driven environment.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and technical skills.
• Team and goal oriented.
• Compensation: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Picture yourself here fulfilling your potential.

At SERVPRO®^®, you can make a positive difference in people’s lives each and every day! We’re seeking self-motivated, proactive, responsible, and service-oriented teammates to join us in our mission of helping customers in their greatest moments of need by repairing and restoring homes and businesses with an industry-leading level of service. With nearly 2,000 franchises all over the country, finding exciting and rewarding SERVPRO®^® career opportunities near you is easy! We look forward to hearing from you.

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