What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reconstruction Estimator position at Restoration Service Company?
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits :
- Company parties
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Opportunity for advancement
We are seeking someone who is comfortable working hard in challenging situations, enjoys meeting new people, has excellent communication skills, works well under pressure, and is a serious multi-tasker. If you are self-motivated and have superb interpersonal skills, then youll thrive in this work environment. In this position, you will be making a difference each and every day.
Summary
The Reconstruction 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 estimate for work is created from a Project Managers Scope, delivering a consistent and complete estimate, and maintaining a high quality of service in all dealings with customers, insurance adjusters, and resource providers involved in construction services.
Primary Responsibilities
Establish customer relationship for construction services
Educate customer on the construction process
Work with Project Managers to understand desired upgrades / changes
Ensure that estimates meet client requirements
Analyze labor, material, and time requirements for a project
Deliver a consistent and well-defined initial estimate
Work with Project Manager to price bid items, if needed
Work with outside resources as necessary to complete accurate estimates (i.e., Structural Engineers, ITEL, Electrical Inspectors, etc.)
Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates using Xactimate software
Deliver and communicate estimate to Project Manager
Complete and review job file documentation for final upload and the audit process
Maintain clear communication with interoffice staff during the job close-out
Education and Experience Requirements
Previous restoration estimating and / or insurance adjusting experience is a plus
Superb customer service
Effective written and oral communication
Proficient use of Xactimate estimating software is a plus but not required
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Team Player
Technologically skilled
Physical and Work Environment Requirements
Walking and / or standing throughout the day
Some site visits will be required to accurately estimate a project
The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme conditions such as heat
The noise level at individual job sites can be loud
Normal Working Hours, Additional Working Hours, and Travel Requirements
This is a full-time position, working hours varying between 8 : 00 a.m. and 5 : 00 p.m., MondayFriday, 40 hours per week minimum on. This position frequently requires long hours, working on-call, and weekend work. Travel is required and is primarily local.
