
Posted 5 days ago
Construction Estimator
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Reviews and creates construction estimates in Xactimate and Symbility for disaster restoration projects, providing line-item feedback, training estimators, and coordinating with TPAs, project managers and insurance adjusters.
About this role
Who we are: ServiceMaster DSI provides restoration in fourteen different states across the US. We invest in education, embrace innovation through the latest tools and technology, and give employees the knowledge to lead and grow in a robust industry. We are leaders in disaster restoration cleaning and are known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike.
Our community-like work environment focuses on providing extensive training to service our clients with the most advanced equipment in the restoration industry.
We promote a collaborative culture that values flexibility, mutual respect, and work-life balance.
We believe that engaged and happy employees make ServiceMaster DSI an amazing place to work where we are always ready to help families and businesses recover from fire and water damage.
The Position:This full-time, in-office role (with opportunities to work for home). The Construction Estimator is responsible for initial review of the construction estimates in Xactimate and Symbility and provide feedback and recommendations with detailed justification through line-item notes that aligns with our goals. The estimator is also responsible for creating construction estimates from the ground up based on digital sources.
There is potential for this position to turn into a management position with a team under them to utilize current and forthcoming technology sources to build the highest quality construction estimates. This position will work with the V.P. of construction to develop standard operating procedures and create process maps to streamline estimating.
This position starts at $70,000 up to $80,000 depending on experience, with up to a 20% bonus!
Benefits Include:
Medical, Dental, Vision along with other supplementary plans
401K
Generous PTO
We have year-round work that is steady and consistent.
Requirements:
Expert construction estimator in Xactimate and Symbility.
Minimum 5 years of construction estimating experience, 10+ preferred.
Produce estimates that deliver excellent profit margins.
Previous experience working with TPAs is required.
Must be able to handle high volume and be ready to execute estimates quickly on tight deadlines.
Must be able train estimators on preferred estimating guidelines and the latest industry trends.
Responsibilities:
Review job site information from the photos and notes from the field personnel.
Estimate projects using various estimating software such as Xactimate, and Symbility.
Provide training and feedback to Estimators.
Understand and provide feedback on the monthly adjustments made to estimating software.
Submit complete estimates for approval within the required timeframe.
Previous experience with a 3D scanning software such as Matterport is highly desirable.
Communicate effectively with the internal team, project managers, and insurance adjusters.
Produce supplements and change orders as needed.
Why Should You Apply?
Great benefits, professional development, and training.
We work together – openly and cross-functionally because it enables us to build relationships, learn together and win as a team.
We go above and beyond for our clients, offering a dynamic environment with abundant learning and growth opportunities and hard work and results are rewarded.
If you’re looking for a challenging and fulfilling career, be part of the ServiceMaster DSI family.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/ Veterans Welcomed!
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