Reconstruction Estimator - Chantilly VA

Servpro•Chantilly, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SERVPRO of Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, and Tri-Cities is hiring a Reconstruction Estimator for its Chantilly franchise. The role supports customers through construction and restoration projects following fire or water damage, helping deliver a well-defined estimate and a positive customer experience. The franchise describes itself as a locally owned, family-run business that invests in employee development and advancement and offers a team-oriented environment. The Reconstruction Estimator establishes relationships with customers, explains the construction process, understands requested upgrades or changes, and ensures estimates meet client requirements. The role analyzes project labor, materials, and time; prepares sketches, scopes of work, and estimates; identifies constraints and needed upgrades; and coordinates with project managers and outside specialists when needed. The position is full-time, based in Chantilly, Virginia, and requires frequent local travel, with some out-of-area and overnight travel possible. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., totaling 45 hours per week. Long hours, on-call work, and weekend work are frequently required. Compensation is listed as $85,000–$105,000 per year in total target annual compensation, including base salary and commission opportunities.

Requirements

At least 2 years of previous construction estimating and/or insurance adjusting experience.
Excellent customer service track record.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Advanced math skills.
Proficient use of Xactimate estimating software.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work as a team player.
Good driving record.
Comfort working hard in challenging situations and meeting new people.
Self-motivation, dependability, and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Establish customer relationships for construction services.
Educate customers about the construction process.
Work with customers to understand desired upgrades or changes.
Ensure estimates meet client requirements.
Analyze labor, material, and time requirements for projects.
Create accurate sketches and initial scopes of work for construction projects.
Deliver consistent, well-defined initial estimates.
Recognize project constraints and 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, to complete accurate estimates.
Assemble accurate, well-organized estimates.
Deliver and communicate estimates to the Project Manager.