Construction Estimator

SERVPRO of Monroe/West Monroe - 8266

Construction Estimator

Monroe, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR JOB DESCRIPTION

    Employer: 318 Construction

    Job Title: Construction Estimator

    Reports to: Lead Estimator & Reconstruction Coordinator

    Pay: 18-22/hr

    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 Roles and Responsibilities

    1. Xactimate

    a. Learn how to best use the Xactimate estimating platform

    b. Work towards completing the various levels of certifications for

    Xactimate.

    c. Provide Xactimate support to Project Managers and other 318 personnel

    1. Estimates including Change Orders & Supplements

    a. Utilize construction scopes and Docusketch to produce preliminary

    estimates for Project Managers

    b. Deliver a consistent and well-defined initial estimate that follows 318

    Estimatics

    c. Ensure estimates comply with any program guidelines

    d. Recognize potential scope issues and report to Project Manager

    e. Work with Project Managers to price bid items, if needed

    f. Write Change Orders and Supplements as requested

    1. Reports

    a. Produce needed reports for all preliminary estimates

    b. Produce various reports for other 318 personnel as needed

    Each SERVPRO® Franchise is Independently Owned and Operated

    Necessary Experience and Skill Set

    • Effective written and oral communication

    • Advanced math skills

    • Proficient use of Xactimate™ estimating software

    • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

    • Team Player

    Formal Education/Training

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

    Physical and Work Environment Requirements

    Majority of time will be spent in an office environment. Occasionally, there will be need

    to visit job sites both locally and at other franchise locations.

    Normal Working Hours, Additional Working Hours, and Travel Requirements

    This is a full-time position, working 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, 40 hours per

    week. Travel is rare but possible when on-site estimating is needed.

    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.