Construction Estimator

"A mind built for excellence. A spirit built for service."

What does a Construction Estimator with Paul Davis do?

Serve your community when it needs you most

Communicate with clients and adjusters the scope and expectations for rebuild

Celebrate completion of projects with homeowners, grateful to be back in their homes and businesses

Learn new things daily about scoping and signing construction projects

Get results and set proper expectations for others

Have fun and be part of a growing business and community!

Construction Estimators work with owners, adjusters, and Project Managers after traumatic events such as a fire or flood to clean up and repair damage to residential and commercial property. As a R&RE, you will be on scene after property disasters to accurately scope projects and sign-up work for our production teams to complete. You will build relationships with insurance professionals and communicate with property owners the expectations to build the structure back to its pre-loss state.

Why Our Team Needs You? Serving others in their time of need is not easy. We will need you to build foundational relationships based on trust, actively listen, and bring in work for project managers to complete.

Why Our Team? We are an industry leader in restoration & reconstruction for insurance providers and commercial properties in the Charleston area. Built upon principles of customer service, dynamic decision-making and leadership, we have the tools to continue our rapid growth. Our team puts emphasis into living our Vision, Mission and Values to be more than just a service provider – our Restoration & Reconstruction Estimators are on the front lines of restoring properties in their communities.

Values: Deliver what you promise. Respect the individual. Have pride in what you do. Practice continuous improvement.

Vision: To provide extraordinary care while serving people in their time of need

Mission: To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results

Benefits:

Ongoing leadership development programs

Structured training provided by the company

Access to Paul Davis University and on-going training opportunities

Computer and/or mobile devices provided by company

Company vehicle and gas reimbursement

Medical, dental and vision

Paid time off

Qualifications (Requirements):

Ability to clearly deliver truth and give certainty when property owners need it most

Proficient with variety of current technology and software

Possess residential and commercial construction management knowledge

Sound planning and organizational skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Valid Driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience

Estimating proficiency (Take-Off, Xactimate certified, level 1,2,3)

Previous estimating or material take off estimating experience is preferred. Industry certifications, including IICR/ACAC (water, mold, fire and lead) is desired.

Job Functions:

Meet operational objectives: great customer experience, sales, and profitability.

Track metrics during bi-weekly GS&R such as Net Promoter Score of 70, estimate accuracy, collections, etc

Clearly communicate expectations and provide transparency to all key stakeholders: project managers, property owners and adjusters

Timely, accurately and profitably prepare scope of work and estimates, close/sign-up projects, etc

Communicate, capture and document change orders and supplements

Ensure project completion on margin and carrier service level agreements are met

Participate in the on-call rotation, requiring evening and weekend point of contact for any new losses, as determined by the rotating schedule.

Skills Desired of Team Member:

Display leadership skill and self-motivated to achieve results

Enjoys working with people and bring a servant attitude to the job everyday

Excellent time management skills: planning and scheduling

Must possess the aptitude to utilize estimating and job management software

Excellent interpersonal skills, must be able to operate in a team environment

Is succinct and professional with written communication

Before You Can Take the Field: We require a drug and background and check. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: The physical environment requires the employee to work all types of both indoor and outdoor conditions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment, having ability to stand or walk, occasionally bending, squatting, climbing stairs and lifting up to 50 pounds.

This is a commissioned based position. Take home $75K+ in first year.

Paul Davis is an equal opportunity employer.