Reconstruction Estimator

Servpro•Chesapeake, VA

About The Position

SERVPRO of Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, and Tri-Cities is hiring a Reconstruction Estimator for its Chesapeake Franchise. The role supports customers affected by fire and water damage by estimating reconstruction work and helping make the process clear and manageable. The successful candidate is dependable, self-motivated, comfortable in challenging situations, effective at multitasking, and skilled at communicating and building relationships with customers. The estimator establishes customer relationships, explains the construction process, understands requested upgrades or changes, and ensures estimates meet client requirements. The role analyzes project labor, materials, and time; creates project sketches and initial scopes; identifies constraints or upgrades; and prepares and communicates accurate, organized estimates. The estimator also works with project managers and outside resources to develop project scopes and pricing. This is a full-time position with a schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 45 hours per week. It frequently requires long hours, on-call work, and weekends. Travel is primarily local, though occasional out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. Compensation is $60,000–$75,000 per year in total target annual compensation, including base salary and commission opportunities; actual earnings vary based on performance and other factors.

Requirements

At least 2 years of construction estimating and/or insurance adjusting experience.
Strong customer service track record.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Advanced math skills.
Proficiency with Xactimate estimating software.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work as a team player.
Good driving record.
Ability to work the stated schedule and frequently work long hours, on-call, and weekends.
Ability to meet the physical and work-environment requirements, including walking or standing, frequent driving and sitting, occasional ladder climbing, and occasional exposure to extreme conditions such as heat and loud noise.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction science, or a similar relevant field preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish customer relationships for construction services and educate customers about the construction process.
Understand customer requests for upgrades or changes and ensure estimates meet client requirements.
Analyze labor, material, and time requirements for projects.
Create accurate sketches and initial scopes of work for construction projects.
Provide consistent, clearly defined initial estimates and identify project constraints or needed upgrades.
Work with the Project Manager to price bid items when needed.
Identify and document the finalized project scope of work.
Coordinate with outside resources, such as structural engineers, ITEL, and electrical inspectors, as necessary to complete estimates.
Assemble accurate, well-organized estimates and deliver them to the Project Manager.
Travel as required, primarily locally, with possible out-of-area and overnight travel.