Construction Estimator

SERVPRO of Kansas City Midtown

Construction Estimator

Olathe, KS
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Company car

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    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 Responsibilities

    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

    Establish customer relationships for construction services

    Educate customer on the construction process

    Work with customers to understand desired upgrades/changes

    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

    Education and Experience Requirements

    BA in engineering, construction science or similar field preferred

    2 years construction estimating and/or insurance adjusting experience

    Superb customer service

    Effective written and oral communication

    Proficient use of Xactimate™ estimating software

    Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

    Team Player

    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

    All 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.