Project Manager/ Estimator
About The Position
ServiceMaster DSI is hiring a Project Manager/Estimator based in the Houston area, with the position located in Kingwood, Texas. The role oversees residential and commercial restoration projects resulting from fire, water, mold, and natural disasters. The Project Manager/Estimator develops and grows client accounts, manages contractors, and oversees projects from start to finish with support from an assigned Construction Superintendent. The company seeks candidates with sales and project management experience in disaster restoration, ideally involving commercial accounts and/or large-loss projects. The position offers an annual base salary of $75,000–$85,000, depending on experience, with eligibility for annual and uncapped bonuses. Candidates must live in or near Houston and be available to work locally. Local and out-of-state travel may be required, and the role participates in an on-call rotation as required.
Requirements
- Experience in restoration and construction.
- Experience with Xactimate.
- Prior disaster mitigation estimating experience.
- Attention to detail.
- Good communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to travel out of town.
- Must pass a background check and drug screen.
- Must currently live in or near Houston and be available to work locally.
Nice To Haves
- Sales and project management experience within disaster restoration, ideally for commercial accounts and/or large-loss projects.
Responsibilities
- Support and implement the Company’s Project Quality Planning and Control process.
- Participate in an on-call rotation as required.
- Initiate and maintain liaison with clients and contacts to facilitate successful project execution, including attending client-initiated meetings and maintaining contact to ensure satisfaction with ongoing projects.
- Communicate updates and coordinate effectively with customers and insurance representatives throughout the project.
- Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within corporate policy boundaries.
- Monitor and control construction through administrative direction of the on-site Superintendent to ensure projects are built on schedule and within budget.
- Evaluate construction progress and team performance to ensure projects are built on schedule and within budget.
- Manage financial aspects of contracts reporting.
- Identify potential legal problems and litigation for projects and review them with the Branch Manager.
- Oversee project close-out.
- Represent the company in project meetings.
- Work collaboratively as a team player and support team goals.
- Provide technical assistance and support to all members of the project team.
- Identify new work opportunities and inform Sales and Marketing of potential projects with current clients.
- Lead internal team(s) focused on continuous business improvement.
- Promote the growth and development of client, subcontractor, and vendor relationships.
- Know and follow the policies and processes related to the position.
- Travel locally and within or outside the state as needed.
- Proactively identify and solve problems to minimize risk.
- Develop relationships to build and grow accounts, manage projects, oversee contractors, and oversee restoration projects from start to finish.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and other supplementary plans.
- 401(k).
- Generous paid time off.
- Competitive base salary with eligibility for annual and uncapped bonuses.
- Vehicle stipend.
- On-the-job training and opportunities for career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
