Reconstruction Estimator

SERVPRO of Chesterfield, Richmond, Chesapeake, and Hampton•Chesapeake, VA

2d•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

SERVPRO of Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, and Tri-Cities is hiring a Reconstruction Estimator for its Chesapeake Franchise. The locally owned, family-run disaster restoration company provides fire and water damage restoration services and describes its workplace as close-knit, team-oriented, and focused on helping people through difficult situations. The role offers competitive pay with commission opportunities and opportunities to learn and grow. The stated salary range represents total target annual compensation, including base salary and commissions; actual earnings vary based on performance, commission achievement, and other applicable factors. The Reconstruction Estimator establishes customer relationships for construction services, explains the construction process, and works with customers to understand requested upgrades or changes. The estimator analyzes project labor, material, and time needs; prepares sketches, scopes of work, and accurate estimates; identifies project constraints and needed upgrades; and coordinates with project managers and outside resources to develop and communicate estimates. This is a full-time position with regular hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, totaling 45 hours per week. The position frequently requires long hours, on-call work, and weekend work. Travel is required, primarily local, with occasional out-of-area and overnight travel possible. Physical requirements include walking and standing throughout the day, frequent driving and sitting, and occasional ladder climbing. The employee may occasionally be exposed to extreme conditions such as heat, and noise at jobsites can be loud.

Requirements

Two years of previous construction estimating and/or insurance adjusting experience.
Superb 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.

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 project labor, material, and time requirements.
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.
Work with outside resources, such as structural engineers, ITEL, and electrical inspectors, as necessary to complete accurate estimates.
Assemble accurate, well-organized estimates.
Deliver and communicate estimates to the Project Manager.