Restoration Estimator
SERVPRO of Lynn/Lynnfield/Salem/Peabody/Marblehead Restoration Estimator
Do you love helping people through difficult situations?
Then, don’t miss your chance to join our Franchise as a new Restoration 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 Franchise 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!
Summary
The Mitigation Estimator is responsible for managing a wide range of functions necessary to successfully obtain, bid and price mitigation 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 mitigation services.
Primary Roles and Responsibilities
a. Respond quickly to all mitigation leads
b. Establish customer relationship for mitigation services.
c. Educate customer on the mitigation process.
d. Work with insurance adjusters to obtain claim approvals.
e. Ensure that estimates meet client and adjuster requirements.
a. Create an accurate sketch and initial scope of work for mitigation projects using Xactimate software.
b. Deliver a consistent and well-defined initial estimate.
c. Recognize project constraints and/or needed upgrades.
d. Work with Project Manager to ensure proper scope of work for mitigation team.
a. Work with Project Manager to deliver thorough, complete and accurate final estimate to office for customer/insurance invoicing.
Necessary Experience and Skill Set
· 2 years previous restoration industry 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
HS diploma required, 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 at individual jobsites can be loud.
Normal Working Hours, Additional Working Hours, and Travel Requirements
This is a full-time position, working 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, 40+ 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 occur.
Pay Rate
Starts at $( ) based on experience, with possibility of bonus pay and increases based on merit.
SERVPRO of Lynn/Lynnfield/Salem/Peabody/Marblehead is an EOE M/F/D/V employer
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