Reconstruction Estimator

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For more than 35 years, SERVPRO of Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, and Tri-Cities has been making a difference in our community and we are excited about our expansion in the Chesapeake, Newport News and Arlington area! This locally owned and operated, family-run business started from the ground up to become one the largest, most stable, and well-respected disaster restoration companies on the East Coast. Though we are ever-growing, we still maintain a close-knit, family environment, and truly pride ourselves on the collective goal of helping people through their fire and water disasters.

As deemed one of the Top Workplaces in Richmond and Chesapeake, our SERVPRO team will actively invest in the development and advancement of your career, while you enjoy the gratifying experience of helping people through difficult situations. We invite you to join our team, or rather our Team Bahen family, and feel the accomplishment of directly impacting our community by helping make fire and water damage "Like it never even happened." Our company offers a robust benefit package, continuous education opportunities, and a fantastic team-oriented environment.

Do you love helping people through difficult situations? In this position, you will be making a difference each and every day. We have a sincere drive toward the goal of helping make fire and water damage "Like it never even happened"!

Our Franchise is seeking someone who is comfortable working hard in challenging situations, enjoys meeting new people, has excellent communication skills, and is a serious multi-tasker. If you are self-motivated and have superb interpersonal skills, then you'll thrive in this work environment. Are you highly dependable and super-excited about routinely exceeding expectations? Then you may be our perfect hero!

As a valued SERVPRO Franchise employee, you will receive a competitive pay rate, with opportunity to learn and grow.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Customer Satisfaction

   • a. Establish customer relationship for construction services
   • b. Educate customer on the construction process
   • Work with customers to understand desired upgrades/changes
   • Ensure that estimates meet client requirements.

2. 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.

3. Project Planning

   • 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 Project Manager.

Necessary Experience and Skill Set

• 2 years 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
• Team Player
• Must have good driving record

Formal Education/Training

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

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. The noise level in the work environment and jobsites can be loud.

Normal Working Hours, Additional Working Hours, and Travel Requirements

This is a full-time position, working 7:00 a.m.5:00 p.m., MondayFriday, 45 hours per week. This position frequently requires long hours, working on-call, and weekend work. Travel is required and is primarily local. However, some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.