Residential Construction Estimator (Restoration)
About The Position
Freeman Restoration is seeking an experienced, and detail oriented Field Estimator to join our team. As the Field Estimator, you will be responsible for visiting sites of fire losses to produce accurate and detailed repair estimates. You will work with Insurance Adjusters and Public Adjusters to sell your estimates to ensure all necessary repairs are addressed. You will also facilitate and hold vendors accountable for other activities during the adjustment process like engineering, abatement, etc. One of the most important responsibilities will be working with our client to build and maintain trust during the adjustment process and get projects into production. This position will have high standards regarding accuracy and making timelines. This position is also responsible for other estimates in our process, including working with our sub-contractors and other resources to provide quotes and cost comparisons. The successful candidate must have a high degree of detail and the ability to work on multiple estimates simultaneously.
Requirements
- Five years of construction estimating experience or equivalent of education and experience
- The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of sales experience
- Strong time management and detail orientation skills are required.
- Reliable transportation and be able to travel up to 50% of the time (by car)
- Proficient with Xactimate including but not limited to data entry and sketch.
- Experience with using Matterport and/or iGuide.
- Be capable of ordering and interpreting Eagle View.
- Experience with reading engineering plans.
- Ability to master estimating large fire losses.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Attention to detail is a must.
- Able to work with little to no direction.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with insurance adjusting is a plus
Responsibilities
- Produce accurate and timely fire restoration estimates including gathering supporting documentation.
- Work strategically with Insurance and Public Adjusters to a favorable settlement.
- Work with outside vendors and hold them accountable to timelines.
- Be the point of contact with clients up to the point of starting work.
- Attend and participate in company and department meetings.
- Be engaged with EOS and other company systems.
- Attend in-person quarterly company meetings.
Benefits
- 3 paid sick days per year
- 5 paid holidays per year
- 5 paid vacation days after the first years service
- 10 paid vacation days after 5 years of service
- Medical contribution of $350 towards a company-sponsored medical plan
- Mileage allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
