Commercial Restoration Estimator / Project Manager
Technology
Job Description
The Estimator will be responsible for providing accurate and timely estimates for restoration projects. You will be accountable for performing job site inspections; documenting losses with accurate measurements, notes, and photographs with strong attention to detail; estimating the cost of reconstruction of the entire project using Xactimate; negotiating mitigation and reconstruction costs with insurance carrier representatives; communicating with the President on issues that will affect the project schedule and/or budget.
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Key Responsibilities:
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- Screens and pre-qualifies potential jobs.
- Makes initial contact with the insured and the adjuster.
- Works up and finalizes job scopes with adjusters and clients.
- Completes an accurate estimate with listings of all items required to complete the repair work.
- Drafts and submits initial invoicing and cooperates with accounting on collection efforts.
- Reviews completed files for profitability and accuracy of the original scope of work.
- Recruits, establishes rapport and contracts with specialized subcontractors.
- Provides quick and accurate responses to adjusters, agent property managers, tenants and other concerned parties.
- Maintains constant professional communication with customers and vendors.
- Manages details of multiple projects in an organized and efficient manner.
- Attends all Company meetings and functions required of the position, including weekly production and monthly Estimator meetings.
- Attends and suggests professional trainings as appropriate for the position.
- Leads an on-call emergency response team on a rotating basis and serves as first point of contact for customers.
- Leads production and collaborates with leadership to complete all projects
- Demonstrates a positive image of the Company to staff and clients
- Implements best practices to aid the Company in meeting its vision and mission and in achieving Company goals
- Holds responsibility for project outcomes and issues
- Assists in problem solving and motivating team members to improve Company efficiencies.
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Qualifications:
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- 4+ years of experience as an Estimator in the restoration or commercial construction field writing accurate estimates for projects and scope of work.
- Candidates with restoration industry certifications will be prioritized.
- RRC – Registered Roof Consultant (RRC)
- REWC - Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC)
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Prefer experience with estimating software such as Xactimate, Docusketch, Matterport, PSA, and other similar programs.
- Experience managing restoration projects consistently achieve gross margin targets.
- Strong communicator able to lead teams and projects to completion and provides exemplary customer service to clients, employees, and vendors.
- Restoration industry language, practices and terminology; ability to seek out knowledge if new to the industry
- Experience with pricing and estimating of material needs and costs for projects.
- Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations that govern the areas of the position.
- Prefer a 4-year degree in either construction, business, or another related field, but relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
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