Estimator

Department: Estimating

Operations Area: Assigned Location

Reports to: GM of Location

Subordinates: None

Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday (some days may require more than 8 hours; some weeks may require additional workdays). Will vary, depending on the amount of estimate requests coming into the office. May require long hours throughout the year.

Position Summary

Estimator must be able to produce detailed estimates in a timely manner to the sales force and assist in negotiations with insurance adjusters. Must remain current on marketplace developments, insurance adjusting practices, building code changes and estimating technology advances.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Job requires effective oral and written communication skills combined with excellent listening skills. Must be able to meet multiple, conflicting deadlines. Must be self-motivated, able to set and achieve goals independently with minimum supervision. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Must have completed OSHA 10 course, or complete one within 30 days after program enrollment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Company Core Values.
• Evaluate all construction deficiencies located at Multi-family properties and determine improvements necessary for code compliance and to meet applicable minimum property standards.
• Create comprehensive scope of work to repair property issues as requested by management.
• Work with Regional Lead of Estimating to ensure the customer receives an accurate cost estimate of damages.
• Complete forms necessary for the delivery of a complete bid package and follow customer scope of work accurately.
• Inspect job sites with client, sales and adjuster to prepare detailed scopes of work and repair estimates in Xactimate in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively and negotiate settlements with insurance adjusters.
• Facilitate communications between the adjuster, the client and the Sales representative.
• Provide insurance industry expertise to the Sales representative during contract negotiations.
• Provide Operations with appropriate scopes of work. Help with hard cost estimating.
• Work with office staff to ensure they have all the proper documentation during each phase of the bidding process.
• Assist in providing proper information for invoicing.
• Knowledgeable of the Building and Construction industry, including but not limited to, materials, methods, and the tools involved in Construction or Repair of all aspects of the Multi-Family industry. Includes understanding Multi-Family construction drawings and specifications.
• Must be familiar with quantity material and labor take-off means and methods.
• Use critical thinking and problem solving to recognize construction issues as well as identify solutions to repair the construction deficiencies.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned by Regional Lead Estimator.

Camp Construction Services

Responsibilities continued

• Successful abilities to:
• Communicate effectively with Company staff, contractors, and customers both orally and written.
• Foster positive attitude towards staff, contractors, and customers.
• Maintain a cooperative and collaborative working relationship with a variety of Company staff, contractors and customers.
• Travel as assigned.
• Speak, read, and write the English language with proficiency.

Critical Traits

Positive “Can Do” Attitude Excellent organizational skills

Resourceful Communicate effectively - oral and written

Reliable Flexible

Responsible Honest

Courteous Detail oriented, results driven

Follow up skills

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Commission pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your pay requirement?
• If offered the position, are you willing to submit a pre-employment background check, MVR, and drug screening?

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 3 years (Required)
• multifamily renovations: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Austin, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person