What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Estimator position at Red Diamond General Contracting?
Residential Estimator
Company Description
Red Diamond General Contracting is a full service residential, multifamily, and commercial construction company based in central Indiana servicing throughout central Indiana. At Red Diamond General Contracting, we specialize in interior and exterior projects. The services are provided with the highest quality, standards, and professional workmanship. Some services offered include interior and exterior painting, drywall repair, bathtub reglazing, flooring installation, full apartment turns, and general contracting needs. We also offer new construction, full remodels, and restoration services. There is no job too big or too small for our team at Red Diamond General Contracting.
Major Goals & Purpose
We are currently accepting applications for a Residential Construction Estimator team member. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills plus the ability to work well under pressure. The successful candidate will need to be detail-oriented and have a strong organizational aptitude and should be committed to driving positive customer experiences. A candidate with experience in Xactimate and PlanSwift is an added benefit.
Job Description
The Residential Construction Estimator will be the first team member on site to a client’s home. They will be responsible for working with the client to ensure the estimate reflects the client’s requirements. They will work with the client to sell the project. After the sale’s process, the Residential Construction Estimator will communicate with the production team on the scope of the project to ensure that the project runs smoothly.
Job Responsibilities
1. Customer Satisfaction
- Establish customer relationship for construction services
- Educate customer on the construction process
- Work with customers to understand desired upgrades/changes
- Work with insurance adjustors to ensure that estimates meet client requirements.
- Work with customers to ensure that the scope of work is correct.
2. Project Initiation
- Analyze labor, material, and time requirements for reconstruction projects
- Create an accurate sketch and initial scope of work
- Deliver a consistent and well-defined initial estimate
- Recognize project constraints and/or needed upgrades
- Work with Project Manager to price bid items, if needed.
3. 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 Reconstruction Project Manager.
Qualifications
- A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- High school diploma or equivalent experience.
- Strong commitment to working safely and professionally.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills.
- Understand and carry out instructions.
- Ability to organize, sequence, and perform assigned tasks within schedule.
- Xactimate experience.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in Sales and Estimating is preferred but not limited to.
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday 8:00-5:00
Application Question(s):
- What is your availability to begin working for Red Diamond General Contracting?
- Why do you think you are a good fit for Red Diamond General Contracting?
If you are skilled in any one or more of the above job responsibilities, please contact us today to set up an interview.
Contact Info: Red Diamond General Contracting LLC by phone at 765-408-0096 or email at info@rdgci.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Commission pay
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $70,000
