Project Estimator & Sales

ServiceMaster Clean of Fraser Valley; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Bonus based on performance

Company car

Competitive salary

Job summary

SERVPRO of Hardin/LaRue Counties is seeking a Project Estimator in Austin, TX. The role focuses on creating accurate, detailed estimates and scoping for restoration projects, with a strong emphasis on using Xactimate and coordinating with customers.

You will develop line-item estimates, manage bid requests, and present proposals, while applying insurance-adjusting insights and ensuring compliance with client requirements. Base salary around $40k plus commission.

Qualifications

• Proficient use of Xactimate estimating software.
• 2 years estimating and/or insurance adjusting experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly.
• Multilingual skills preferred but not required.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to discuss scope with customers and manage project.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed line-item scope and estimates for items within the project.
• Identify general project requirements and constraints to restore pre-loss conditions.
• Divide project into sections to make scope more manageable.
• Document dimensions, diagrams, and images of each room or section.
• Identify and document tasks and exclusions for the scope of work.
• Determine resources needed (labor, equipment, consumables, subcontractors).
• Discuss scope of work with the customer.
• Review project requirements (National Account bulletins, insurance requirements).
• Create the project estimate using the agreed estimating platform.
• Send bid requests for subcontracted work as needed.
• Complies and submits project proposal packet.
• Work with customers to understand desired upgrades/changes.
• Ensure estimates meet client requirements.
• Analyze labor, material, and time requirements for a project.

Skills

Xactimate proficiency

Critical thinking

Estimating experience

English communication

Bi-lingual preference

Education

Xactimate Level 1 certification

Insurance adjuster training

Tools

Xactimate

Job description

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Bonus based on performance
• Company car
• Competitive salary

Project Estimator

Position Summary

The Project Estimator (PE) is responsible for managing a wide range of functions necessary to successfully obtain, bid, and price projects. They are responsible for ensuring an accurate scope of work is created, delivering a consistent and complete estimate, and maintaining a high quality of service in all dealings with customers, clients, and resource providers involved in our services. This position also includes a sales side to sell other services we offer or upgrades on a project as well.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides detailed, line-item scope and estimate for items within the project that are uncertain and need further investigation.
• Identifies general project requirements and/or constraints to bring the structure and contents back to pre-loss conditions.
• Divides project into sections to make the scope more manageable.
• Documents all dimensions, diagrams, and images of each room or section.
• Identifies and documents all tasks that must be performed in each room or section.
• Identifies and documents any exclusions; what will not be part of your scope of work.
• Determines resources needed in each section (labor, equipment, consumables, and subcontractors).
• Discusses scope of work with the customer.
• Reviews project requirements (National Account bulletins, insurance company requirements, local agreements).
• Creates the project estimate using agreed upon estimating platform.
• Sends out bid requests for specific subcontracted work as needed.
• Complies and submits project proposal packet.
• Work with customers to understand desired upgrades/changes
• Ensure that estimates meet client requirements
• Analyze labor, material, and time requirements for a project

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient use of Xactimate estimating software
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• 2 years previous estimating and/or insurance adjusting experience
• Demonstrated ability to work with other people.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language to communicate with others, in person, on the phone, and by written communications in a clear, straightforward, and professional manner. Multi or Bi-lingual language skills are preferred but not required.
• Intermediate problem-solving skills including proper scope of work, general constraints to bring the structure and contents
• Advanced presentation skills which may include detailed presentation/update of project progress and issues to upper management, as well as communication with the customer/client.
• Detailed oriented with an emphasis on project management, building codes, and documentation of all areas of the project.
• Intermediate organizational skills to properly document, diagram and estimate each section of the project and the overall project.

Working Conditions

Fast-paced, high pressure work environment. Shift hours may vary depending on the size and scope of the project but will typically consist of eight (8) to ten (10) hour shifts. Ability to sit/stand/walk for prolonged periods of time with approximately sixty percent (60%) of the time evaluating and documenting the site. Ability to travel locally and out of state when necessary.

Formal Education/Training

Previous experience as insurance adjuster desired. Xactimate Level 1 certification.

Pay Rate

Base of $40,000/ year plus commission

SERVPRO of Hardin/LaRue Counties is an EOE M/F/D/V employer

Acknowledgement: The contents of this position summary only identify the roles, responsibilities, general tasks, and qualifications required to fulfill this position on a specific commercial project. This does not eliminate or supersede the employees signed job description connected with their position or change their employment status. This position summary is intended only for informational purposes and does not change any prior employment agreements. Each SERVPRO Franchise is Independently Owned and Operated. Revised 07/20