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 Roles and Responsibilities:

• Customer Satisfaction
• 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.

Project Initiation:

• 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.

Project Planning:

• 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.

Necessary Experience and Skill Set:

• 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 a good driving record.

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 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week.
• 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.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation.
• Company provided vehicle.
• Career growth - rapid advancement opportunities.
• Professional development.
  • On the job training.
  • Industry specific certification training (Company Paid).
• Paid time off.
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401k with a company match.

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Compensation: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
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