Project Estimator & Sales

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Bonus based on performance
• Company car
• Competitive salary

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides detailed, line-item scope and estimate for items within the project that are uncertain and need further investigation.
• Identifies general project requirements and/or constraints to bring the structure and contents back to pre-loss conditions.
• Divides project into sections to make the scope more manageable.
• Determines resources needed in each section (labor, equipment, consumables, and subcontractors).
• Documents all dimensions, diagrams, and images of each room or section.
• Determines any exclusions; what will not be part of your scope of work.
• Discusses scope of work with the customer.
• Reviews project requirements (National Account bulletins, insurance company requirements, local agreements).
• Creates the project estimate using agreed upon estimating platform.
• Sends out bid requests for specific subcontracted work as needed.
• Complies and submits project proposal packet.
• Work with customers to understand desired upgrades/changes
• Analyze labor, material, and time requirements for a project

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient use of Xactimate™ estimating software
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• 2 years previous estimating and/or insurance adjusting experience
• Demonstrated ability to work with other people
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language to communicate with others, in person, on the phone, and by written communications in a clear, straightforward, and professional manner
• Intermediate problem-solving skills including proper scope of work, general constraints to bring the structure and contents
• Advanced presentation skills which may include detailed presentation/update of project progress and issues to upper management, as well as communication with the customer/client
• Detail oriented with an emphasis on project management, building codes, and documentation of all areas of the project
• Intermediate organizational skills to properly document, diagram and estimate each section of the project and the overall project

Formal Education/Training

• Previous experience as insurance adjuster desired
• Xactimate Level 1 certification

Pay Rate

Base of $40,000/year plus commission

Shift Hours

Shift hours may vary depending on the size and scope of the project but will typically consist of eight (8) to ten (10) hour shifts.

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced, high pressure work environment
• Sit/stand/walk for prolonged periods of time with approximately sixty percent (60%) of the time evaluating and documenting the site
• Ability to travel locally and out of state when necessary

Employment Status

Each SERVPRO® Franchise is Independently Owned and Operated. Employees of a SERVPRO® Franchise are hired by, employed by, and under the sole supervision and control of an independently owned and operated SERVPRO® Franchise. SERVPRO® Franchise employees are not employed by, jointly employed by, agents of, or under the supervision or control of Servpro Franchisor, LLC, in any manner whatsoever.