Construction Estimator
SERVPRO Carmichael/Citrus Heights Roseville/E&W Modesto/Manteca Construction Estimator
Salary $55K - 85K per year, Holiday Pay, Accrued Vacation, Medical Benefits, 401K Available, Gym Membership allowance, Company Phone/Laptop
Do you love helping people through difficult situations?
Then, don’t miss your chance to join us as our in-house Construction Estimator. In this position, you will be making a difference each and every day. We have a sincere drive toward the goal of helping make fire and water damage “Like it never even happened”!
Our company is seeking someone who is comfortable working hard in challenging situations, enjoys meeting new people, has excellent communication skills, and is a serious multi-tasker. If you are self-motivated and have superb interpersonal skills, then you’ll thrive in this work environment. Are you highly dependable and super-excited about routinely exceeding expectations? Then you may be our perfect hero!
As a valued SERVPRO® employee, you will receive a competitive pay rate, with the opportunity to learn and grow.
Primary Responsibilities
Customer Satisfaction
Establish customer relationships for construction services
Educate customers on the construction process
Work with customers to understand desired upgrades/changes
Ensure that estimates meet client requirements.
Project Initiation
Analyze labor, material, and time requirements for a project
Create an accurate sketch and initial scope of work for construction projects.
Deliver a consistent and well-defined initial estimate.
Recognize project constraints and/or needed upgrades
Work with Project Manager to price bid items, if needed.
Project Planning
Identify and document finalized project scope of work.
Work with outside resources as necessary to complete accurate estimates (i.e Structural Engineers, ITEL, Electrical Inspectors, etc.)
Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates.
Deliver and Communicate estimates to the Project Manager.
Perform accurate project revenue and cost financial forecasting to ensure corporate profitability
Run projects at profitability levels to meet or exceed expected margins.
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe workenvironment.
Necessary Experience and Skill Set
2 years previous construction estimating and/or insurance adjusting experience
Superb customer service track record
Effective written and oral communication
Advanced math skills
Proficient use of Xactimate™ estimating software
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Team Player
Must have a good driving record
Formal Education/Training
BA in engineering, construction science, or similar relevant field preferred
Physical and Work Environment Requirements
Walking and/or standing throughout the day. Frequent driving and sitting. Occasionally climbing ladders. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme conditions such as heat. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
Normal Working Hours, Additional Working Hours, and Travel Requirements
This is a full-time position, working 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, 45 hours per week. This position frequently requires long hours, working on-call, and weekend work. Travel is required and is primarily local. However, some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
SERVPRO Carmichael/Citrus Heights Roseville/E&W Modesto/Manteca is an EOE M/F/D/V employer
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