Servpro Construction Estimator
Summary
The Construction Estimator is responsible for managing a wide range of functions necessary to successfully obtain, bid, and price construction projects. They are responsible for ensuring an accurate scope of work is created, delivering a consistent and complete estimate, and maintaining a high quality of service in all dealings with customers, clients, and resource providers involved in construction services.
Primary Responsibilities
· Establish customer relationship for construction services
· Educate customer on the construction process
· Ability to run jobs with trades.
· 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 Construction 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 Construction Manager
Education and Experience Requirements
· BA in engineering, construction science or similar relevant field preferred
· 2 years previous construction estimating and/or insurance adjusting experience
· Superb customer service
· Effective written and oral communication
· Proficient use of Xactimate™ estimating software
· Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
· Team Player
Physical and Work Environment Requirements
· Walking and/or standing throughout the day
· Frequent driving and sitting
· Occasionally climbing ladders
· The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme conditions such as heat
· The noise level at individual jobsites can be loud
Normal Working Hours, Additional Working Hours, and Travel Requirements
This is a full-time position, working hours varying between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week minimum. This position frequently requires long hours, working on-call, and weekend work. Travel is required and is primarily local. However, some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
The contents of this Job Description have been discussed with me and I have received a copy. I understand that this document is general in nature and responsibilities required may be amended from time to time. The signing of this Job Description acknowledges an understanding of the responsibilities of this position. Any item not understood should be clarified before signing to ensure that I understand what is expected.
