Estimator/Sales

Servpro•Owensboro, KY

14d•$50,000 - $52,000

About The Position

The Estimator is responsible for managing a wide range of functions necessary to successfully obtain, bid, and price 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 our services. Picture yourself here fulfilling your potential. At SERVPRO ® , you can make a positive difference in people’s lives each and every day! We’re seeking self-motivated, proactive, responsible, and service-oriented teammates to join us in our mission of helping customers in their greatest moments of need by repairing and restoring homes and businesses with an industry-leading level of service. With nearly 2,000 franchises all over the country, finding exciting and rewarding SERVPRO ® career opportunities near you is easy! We look forward to hearing from you. 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.

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
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 or confined spaces
The noise level at individual jobsites can be loud
This is a full-time position, working hours varying between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week minimum.
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.

Responsibilities

Establish customer relationship for all services provided
Educate customer on the processes of services offered
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 working projects
Deliver a consistent and well-defined initial estimate
Recognize project constraints and/or needed upgrades
Work with Project Manager's 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 Project Manager