Estimator

Position Type: Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP

What We Offer:

• FREE Employee Medical Benefit: Employee Only 0$ premium Health Savings Account including a $500 employer paid contribution per year. 
• A best-in-class 401K Retirement Plan with a 4% Employer Match on employees 5% contribution. 
• Multiple Benefit Plan Options; including PPO and HSA Plans
• Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Wages
• Employee Referral Program
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Discount Marketplace
• Employee Assistance Program

Primary Responsibilities

• Bring in new business and close leads.
• Meet or exceed sales goals.
• Provide immediate advice and expertise to customers and establish a face-to-face relationship by responding to potential jobs in person (when possible).
• Develop estimates including creation of detailed and accurate diagrams in Xactimate along with detailed line items in Xactimate to submit for insurance and client review.
• Maintain working knowledge of industry standards through continuing education and remining current on all certifications.
• Initiate and establish a proper contractual relationship prior to starting and work. by identifying and documenting key players, (homeowners, insurance agents, adjusters, and occupants), and ensuring proper execution and understanding of the contract.
• Work closely with Production to finalize the scope of work including industry standards to be followed, PPE, and timelines.
• Ensure documentation, pictures and other critical records are complete and meet audit standards.
• Manage and update multiple project estimates simultaneously utilizing carrier programs and internal company software.
• Conduct time, material, and labor estimates.
• Visit’s customer locations/sites as needed
• Compare cost estimates against expenditure reports to assess the performance of existing cost estimation systems, making adjustments to improve processes as necessary.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the customer through the initial phase of project to the introduction of PM as main point of contact for production.  
• Participate in an on-call schedule for after-hours service calls.
• Exercise significant independent judgment within broadly defined policies and practices to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives. 

Must Haves

• 2-4 years of experience as an estimator with restoration, and/or content experience.
• Associates degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Xactimate Level I Cert or 2 years of Xactimate experience required.
• In depth knowledge and proficiency using Xactimate to estimate mitigation or reconstruction projects.
• Strong business development networks within various restoration organizations
• Sales experience and skills.
• IICRC WRT, FSRT Certifications preferred.
• Must possess an acceptable driving record with valid driver’s license.
• Able to work in unstructured environments and situations and prioritize effectively with minimal supervision.
• Strong relationship skills and executive-level presence.
• Strong leadership, communication, and mitigation/construction knowledge/skills.
• Persuasive speaking and negotiation skills.  Must be able to articulate a meaningful message to internal team, customers and/or industry partners.  
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional & ethical standards.
• Self-motivated, self-starter and results oriented.

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Kustom is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, creed, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran, or genetic information. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please email hr@kustom.com for assistance.