Multi-Family Construction Estimator

CAMP Facility Services; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401K and Company Match

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Personal/

Paid Day Off for Community Service

Employee Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

CAMP Facility Services, a commercial construction and building maintenance company, seeks a full-time Estimator in Houston, TX. The role focuses on producing detailed estimates for multi-family properties, coordinating with sales and insurance adjusters, and staying current with market changes and estimating software.

Ideal candidates will be proficient in Xactimate, Outlook and Excel, with strong communication and deadline management skills.

Qualifications

• Effective oral and written communication skills are required.
• Must meet multiple deadlines and be self-motivated.
• Ability to set and achieve goals independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong software proficiency with Xactimate, Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate construction deficiencies at Multi-family properties and determine improvements for code compliance and standards.
• Create comprehensive scopes of work to repair property issues as requested by management.
• Provide accurate cost estimates of damages for bid packages; liaise with client, sales and adjusters.
• Inspect job sites with client, sales and adjuster to prepare detailed scopes and estimates in Xactimate.

Skills

Communication

Listening

Deadline management

Self-motivation

Goal setting

Problem solving

Tools

Xactimate

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Full Time Estimating Houston, TX, US

Founded in 1978, CAMP Facility Services offers a vibrant work environment and a strong commitment to quality, accessible support, and holistic project management. We prioritize relationships with clients and staff alike, treating everyone like family.

Specializing in commercial construction and building maintenance, we serve construction managers, property managers, and building owners across diverse sectors. Our mission emphasizes partnership, continuous improvement through teamwork and education, and exceeding expectations to build lasting relationships based on respect and professionalism.

Why join our CAMP?

Our employees are encouraged to take advantage of an array of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental & Vision


• 401K and Company Match Benefits


• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Personal Time Off


• 1 Paid Day Off for Community Service


• Employee Referral Bonuses


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Advancement Opportunities

Position Summary

Estimator must be able to produce detailed estimates in a timely manner to the sales force and assist in
negotiations with insurance adjusters. Must remain current on market place developments, insurance adjusting practices, building code changes and estimating technology advances.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Job requires effective oral and written communication skills combined with excellent listening skills. Must be able to meet multiple, conflicting deadlines. Must be self-motivated, able to set and achieve goals independently with minimum supervision. Must have excellent software skills with Xactimate, Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate all construction deficiencies located at Multi-family properties and determine
  improvements necessary for code compliance and to meet applicable minimum
  property standards.


• Create comprehensive scope of work to repair property issues as requested by management.


• Work with supervisor to ensure the customer receives an accurate cost estimate of damages. Complete forms necessary for the delivery of a complete bid package and follow customer scope of work accurately.


• Inspect job sites with client, sales and adjuster to prepare detailed scopes of work and
  repair estimates in Xactimate in a timely manner.


• Communicate effectively and negotiate settlements with insurance adjusters.


• Facilitate communications between the adjuster, the client and the Sales representative.


• Provide insurance industry expertise to the Sales representative during contract negotiations.


• Provide Operations with appropriate scopes of work. Help with hard cost estimating.


• Work with office staff to ensure they have all the proper documentation during each phase of the bidding process.


• Assist in providing proper information for invoicing.


• Knowledgeable of the Building and Construction industry, including but not limited to, materials, methods, and the tools involved in Construction or Repair of all aspects of the Multi- Family industry. Includes understanding Multi-Family construction drawings and specifications.


• Must be familiar with quantity material and labor take-off means and methods.


• Use critical thinking and problem solving to recognize construction issues as well as identify solutions to repair the construction deficiencies.


• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned by Supervisor.

CAMP is an EEO Employer and compensation is DOE.