Estimator construction

Summary :

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The Construction Estimator is responsible for managing a wide range of functions necessary to successfully obtain, bid, and price construction projects.

They ensure an accurate scope of work is created, deliver a consistent and complete estimate, and maintain a high quality of service in all dealings with customers, clients, and resource providers involved in construction services.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities :

• Customer Satisfaction
• Establish customer relationship for construction services.
• Educate customer on the construction process.
• Work with customers to understand desired upgrades / changes.
• Ensure that estimates meet client requirements.
• Project Initiation
• 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 Construction 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 estimate (i.e., Structural Engineers, ITEL, Electrical Inspectors, etc.).
• Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates.
• Deliver and communicate estimate to Construction Manager.

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.

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 be expected.

Benefits :

• Competitive compensation.
• Company provided vehicle.
• Career growth - rapid advancement opportunities.
• Professional development.
• On the job training.
• Industry specific certification training (Company Paid).
• Paid time off.
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401k with a company match.

All employees of a SERVPRO Franchise are hired by, employed by, and under the sole supervision and control of an independently owned and operated SERVPRO Franchise.

SERVPRO Franchise employees are not employed by, jointly employed by, agents of, or under the supervision or control of Servpro Franchisor, LLC, in any manner whatsoever.

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Last updated : 2024-10-11