Project Estimator & Sales Bid Specialist

SERVPRO of Hardin/Larue Counties; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Bonus based on performance

Company car

Competitive salary

Project Estimator

Job summary

SERVPRO of Hardin/Larue Counties is seeking a Project Estimator to manage bidding and pricing for restoration projects. You will ensure accurate scope, complete estimates, and high-quality service in dealings with customers and suppliers involved in our services.

The role includes a sales aspect to upsell services or upgrades, with a base importance on precise, itemized cost modeling and proactive communication.

Qualifications

• Proficient use of Xactimate estimating software
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• 2 years estimating and/or insurance adjusting experience
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers, clients, and providers
• English reading/writing/speaking required; bi-lingual preferred
• Advanced presentation skills for progress updates to management
• Detail-oriented with emphasis on project management, codes, and docs
• Strong organizational ability to document and estimate each project section

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed, line-item scope and estimate for items needing scope clarification
• Identify requirements and constraints to restore pre-loss conditions
• Break projects into manageable sections
• Document dimensions, diagrams, and room details
• Identify and document all tasks for each room/section
• Identify exclusions and scope boundaries
• Determine required resources (labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors)
• Discuss scope with customer and align on upgrades
• Review project requirements from accounts, insurers, and local rules
• Create project estimates using the approved estimating platform
• Send bid requests for subcontracted work as needed
• Prepare and submit project proposal packets
• Ensure estimates meet client requirements
• Analyze labor, materials, and time needs for the project

Skills

Xactimate

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Clear communication

Presentation skills

Project management

Documentation

Organizational skills

Education

Insurance adjuster experience

Xactimate Level 1 certification

Tools

Xactimate software

Job description

SERVPRO of Hardin/Larue Counties is seeking a Project Estimator to manage bidding and pricing for restoration projects. You will ensure accurate scope, complete estimates, and high-quality service in dealings with customers and suppliers involved in our services.

The role includes a sales aspect to upsell services or upgrades, with a base importance on precise, itemized cost modeling and proactive communication.