Construction Estimator / Coordinator

Construction Estimator

SERVPRO Team Lutz is hiring a Construction Estimator. To learn more and apply, e-mail your resume and/or a brief description of work history.

Do you love helping people through difficult situations? Then, don't miss your chance to join our Franchise as a new Construction Estimator. In this position, you will be making a difference each and every day. We have a sincere drive toward the goal of helping make fire and water damage "Like it never even happened"! Our Franchise is seeking someone who is comfortable working hard in challenging situations, enjoys meeting new people, has excellent communication skills, and is a serious multi-tasker. If you are self-motivated and have superb interpersonal skills, then you'll thrive in this work environment. Are you highly dependable and super-excited about routinely exceeding expectations? Then you may be our perfect hero!

Key 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

Position Requirements

• BA in engineering, construction science or similar relevant field preferred
• 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

Skills/Physical Demands/Competencies

• Walking and/or standing throughout the day
• Frequent driving and sitting
• Occasionally climbing ladders
• Occasionally exposed to extreme conditions such as heat
• The noise level at individual jobsites can be loud

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In this role, you will give an estimate of the work that needs to be done with incoming customer calls and dispatch the work to appropriate teams within the franchise.

At SERVPRO, you can make a positive difference in people's lives each and every day! We're seeking self-motivated, proactive, responsible, and service-oriented teammates to join us in our mission of helping customers in their greatest moments of need by repairing and restoring homes and businesses with an industry-leading level of service. With nearly 2,000 franchises all over the country, finding exciting and rewarding SERVPRO career opportunities near you is easy! We look forward to hearing from you.