Restoration Construction Estimator

apexdki; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company laptop

Cell phone reimbursement

8 paid holidays

Health/ Vision/ Dental benefits after

Job summary

Apex Restoration DKI is seeking an Estimator to join our team in a high‑volume restoration environment. You will perform site inspections, read blueprints, and prepare detailed estimates for time, labor, and materials.

The role requires coordinating with the sales team, presenting options to clients, and ensuring timely project handoffs. Expect early hours and potential on‑call duties during catastrophes.

Qualifications

• Previous construction experience preferred, but will train the right candidate.
• Level 1 certification in Xactimate or willingness to obtain.
• Valid Driver’s License & eligibility to work in the United States.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and analyze documents to prepare estimates.
• Present estimates to clients with clear rationale and cost‑reduction options.
• Close jobs by obtaining signed authorization and collecting deductible where applicable.
• Maintain thorough project documentation and records.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Math skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

Xactimate Level 1 Certification

Tools

PSA

XactAnalysis

Xactimate

Matterport

Microsoft Office

Job description

Restoration Construction Estimator

Apex Restoration DKI is a leading restoration contractor in Tennessee and Alabama based out of Tullahoma, Tennessee with over 20 years of experience in disaster restoration. Apex Restoration DKI has held true to our Core Values of Integrity, Quality, Communication, and Empathy, as a result we have successfully taken our family owned and operated business and grown to 9 locations. Apex Restoration DKI provides restoration services to commercial, insurance, and residential clients. The services available to customers include emergency response, construction services, catastrophe response, contents restoration, environmental services, fire & smoke damage, and water damage repair. Our Emergency Response teams are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year using the most up-to-date technologies and are proud to employ quality professionals with superior skills and certifications. Our team is fully insured, licensed, and registered to do business in Tennessee and Alabama. At Apex Restoration DKI, we firmly and faithfully believe in our mission to restore families’ lives one tragedy at a time, whether it comes to water, mold, sewage, fire, or a catastrophic disaster restoration. Our teams at Apex Restoration DKI believe in doing a job once and doing it RIGHT.

Apex Restoration DKI is actively seeking high performing people who want an opportunity to take their skills and help people put their lives back together. We are not just looking for a person who knows construction. We are looking for people who care, and who could take their construction knowledge and experience, and use it to help people restore their lives as well as their families lives during some of the worst scenarios they are facing in life.

www.apexdki.com

Apex DKI is an equal opportunity employer.

We Love Our Veterans! Veterans are encouraged to apply!

Estimator Role

The Estimator reports to the Project Manager. The Estimator fulfills client appointments in a timely manner and demonstrates a professional demeanor to all potential new and current customers. The Estimator performs initial site inspections. The Estimator assesses projects by identifying project requirements, regarding time, labor, and material costs. The Estimator reads blueprints and analyzes all other applicable documents to prepare estimates. The Estimator acts as the final say in the calculation, analysis, and adjustment of estimates. The Estimator presents estimates to clients in a timely and polite manner and recommends cost‑reduction options. The Estimator closes the job by obtaining the signed ATPS (authorization to provide services) from the customer and collects the deductible, where applicable. The Estimator assists the sales team in final project preparation transactions. The Estimator maintains thorough records of all project documentation, including estimates, sales receipts, and project completion documentation. The Estimator provides all site‑collected documents and funds to the project management team. The Estimator follows the company dictated commission turn in procedure. The Estimator operates all technology‑related equipment in a professional fashion. The Estimator maintains company vehicle in customer presentable condition & ensures all required maintenance is performed in timely fashion. The Estimator must be at work at 6:30 in the morning and attend JMR meetings daily. The Estimator must be available for emergency on‑call sales.

Accountabilities

• Previous construction experience
• Be trained in and use PSA, XactAnalysis, and Xactimate
• Obtain Construction Training certification
• Obtain Xactimate Level 1 certification
• Operate and understand Matterport
• Foster positive relationships with team members, clients, subcontractors and vendors
• Excellent skills in verbal/written communication, teamwork, accuracy, conflict resolution, cost management and time management
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be detail‑oriented and follow through to completion of a project
• Utilize the latest server and cloud based computer technology including: Xactimate estimating software, Microsoft Office, PSA project management/accounting software and document management software
• Strong math skills
• Must be able to climb ladders, scale roofs, and inspect crawl spaces
• Meticulous in observation during site inspections
• May work 48+ hours per week (Office hours are from 6:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday)
• May be on call during catastrophic events
• Perform other responsibilities as required

Required Qualifications

• Previous construction experience preferred, but will train the right candidate
• Experience with PSA, XactAnalysis, and Xactimate a plus
• Level 1 certification in Xactimate or willingness to obtain
• Valid Driver’s License & eligibility to work in the United States
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• No felony convictions

Compensation

• Base salary starting at $55k - $65k, depending on experience
• Eligible for commission plan after 90 days and favorable review, possible earnings of 50% to 100% of your base salary
• After 60 days-eligible for Health/ Vision/ Dental/ Aflac
• After 90 days- Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company vehicle and fuel card provided
• Company laptop provided
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Equipment provided