Summary
The Construction Estimator is 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
· Establish customer relationship for construction services
· Educate customer on the construction process
· Work with customers to understand desired upgrades/changes
· 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
· Digitally scan all jobsites and provide extremely detailed explanations of photos and scans
· Deliver a consistent and well-defined initial estimate
· Recognize project constraints and/or needed upgrades
· Work with Construction Manager to price bid items, if needed
· 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 Project Manager
· Thoroughly update job files with notes, documentation, required date fields, and more
· Support Construction Project Managers with vendor relationships and subcontractor coordination
Education and Experience Requirements
· BA in engineering, construction science or similar relevant field preferred
· 2 years previous construction estimating and/or insurance adjusting experience
· Superb customer service
· Effective written and oral communication
· Proficient use of Xactimate™ estimating software
· Ability to use cameras and scanning equipment
· 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
· The noise level at individual jobsites can be loud
Normal Working Hours, Additional Working Hours, and Travel Requirements
This is a full-time position, working hours varying between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week minimum. This position may require long hours. Travel is required and is primarily local. However, some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.