Reconstruction Estimator

Servpro•Chantilly, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SERVPRO of Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, and Tri-Cities is expanding into the Chesapeake, Newport News, and Arlington areas and is seeking a Reconstruction Estimator for their Arlington Franchise. This is a full-time position with a competitive pay rate and opportunities for growth. The company is a large, stable, and well-respected disaster restoration company with a family-run atmosphere that prides itself on helping people through fire and water disasters. The Reconstruction Estimator will be responsible for establishing customer relationships for construction services, educating customers on the construction process, and ensuring estimates meet client requirements. The role involves analyzing labor, material, and time requirements, creating initial scopes of work, and assembling accurate estimates. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, is comfortable working in challenging situations, and enjoys meeting new people.

Requirements

2 years previous construction estimating and/or insurance adjusting experience
Superb customer service track record
Effective written and oral communication
Advanced math skills
Proficient use of Xactimate™ estimating software
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Team Player
Must have good driving record
BA in engineering, construction science or similar relevant field preferred

Responsibilities

Establish customer relationship for construction services
Educate customer on the construction process
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 work for construction projects
Deliver a consistent and well-defined initial estimate
Recognize project constraints and/or needed upgrades
Work with Project Manager 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