Wylander, a recruiting company specializing in the construction/ restoration industry, is hiring a Project Manager/ Estimator for a full-service disaster restoration company in Aurora, IL.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Base salary: $60,000 plus (DOE)
- Eligible for commission
- Company Vehicle Allowance
- Full Electronics Package
- PTO
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The Project Manager/ Estimator is responsible for the oversight and management of the project cycle for restoration projects by providing direction and coordination of all field activities related to the installation teams and any coordinated subcontracts, helping to estimate the loss and reconstruction of the entire project through the use of Xactimate; managing the project schedule throughout the project lifecycle; and securing any unique materials, permits and/or equipment required to complete the project.
Responsibilities:
- Use Xactimate software to estimate residential and commercial water and fire restoration/construction projects
- Ability to estimate and manage reconstruction projects up to at least $1 million per year
- Negotiate restoration/construction services and insurance claim settlements
- Plan, organize and manage crews and subcontractors
- Participate in the design, process, and permit submittal
- Establish and maintain client relationships
- Complete monthly expense reports
- Ability to be on call through company rotation
- Attend all appropriate company meetings
- Attend regular company-sponsored training sessions
- Additional duties required as needed
Requirements:
- 3-5 years’ experience as a project manager, preferably in the restoration/ construction industry
- Knowledge of Xactimate software is a MUST
- Ability to manage budgets and schedules
- Possess exceptional organizational and planning skills (detail-oriented person)
- Ability to recognize and solve problems independently
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Self-motivated, responsible, and accountable
- Must be willing to undergo a background check
Keywords: construction, project management, Xactimate