Construction Estimator

Do you love helping people through difficult situations? Then, don’t miss your chance to join our franchise as a Construction Estimator. In this position, you will be making a difference every day. We have a sincere drive toward the goal of helping make fire and water damage “Like it never even happened”! Summary The Construction Estimator is responsible for managing a wide range of functions necessary to successfully obtain, bid, and price construction 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 construction services. Primary Responsibilities 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 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 Construction Manager to price bid items, if needed 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 Education and Experience Requirements BA in engineering, construction science or similar relevant field preferred 2 years previous construction estimating and/or insurance adjusting experience Superb customer service Effective written and oral communication Proficient use of Xactimate™ estimating software Critical thinking and problem-solving skills Team Player 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.