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Construction Estimator

SERVPRO of Gaithersburg/Germantown · Harrisonburg, VA · Yesterday
On-siteManagementFull-time

About the role

We are looking for a Construction Estimator to join our team and help make fire and water damage “Like it never even happened.” You’ll work in challenging situations, meet new people, and exceed expectations every day.

Responsibilities

  • Customer Satisfaction
    • Establish customer relationships for construction services.
    • Educate customers on the construction process.
    • Work with customers to understand desired upgrades/changes.
    • Ensure 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 Project 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 estimates (e.g., Structural Engineers, ITEL, Electrical Inspectors, etc.).
    • Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates.
    • Deliver and communicate estimates to Project Manager.

Requirements

  • 2 years of 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.
  • Must be a team player with a good driving record.

Qualifications

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

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

  • Walking and/or standing throughout the day.
  • Frequent driving and sitting.
  • Occasionally climbing ladders.
  • Occasionally exposed to extreme conditions such as heat.
  • Noise level in the work environment and jobsites can be loud.

Schedule

  • Full-time position, working 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday (45 hours per week).
  • Frequently requires long hours, on-call duty, and weekend work.
  • Travel is required and is primarily local, with occasional out-of-area and overnight travel.

Pay

Starts at $20.00 per hour based on experience, with possibility of bonus pay and increases based on merit.

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