What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Estimator position at BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC?
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
The Construction Estimator plays a key role in BluSky's centralized estimating team. This is a highly collaborative position that will regularly work with all members of the sales and operations team to drive accurate, timely, and competitive construction estimates.
The Construction Estimator plays a key role in BluSky's centralized estimating team. This is a highly collaborative position that will regularly work with all members of the sales and operations team to drive accurate, timely, and competitive construction estimates.
Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review project documentation to determine scope of work.
- Prepare and manage multiple construction estimates at a time in appropriate estimating software.
- Prepare final approved estimating documents.
- Assist with budget creation and occasional cost estimates.
- Lead project kick-off and final review meetings on larger complex construction projects.
- Maintain continuous communication with the project team about estimating status and log status notes weekly.
- Reports to the Chief Estimator with technical questions regarding projects.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
- This role has no direct reports.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
- 3 years of experience in construction estimating.
- Expert in both Xactimate and Claims Estimate (Symbility) software is required.
- General understanding of XactAnalysis and Claims Workspace.
- Solid understanding of construction methods and best practices.
- Have a general understanding of building and engineering plans.
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word primarily).
- Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and conscientious.
- Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and multitask while maintaining focus on achieving deadlines.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience preferred.
TRAVEL:
- Occasional travel. (Less than 25% of the time.) Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected for training or meetings.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS:
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. These must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. These must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment can range from quiet to significantly loud. The employee must regularly lift and/or move between 25-50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle material, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is required to regularly move and walk around the office.
COMPENSATION:
BluSky provides a competitive base salary, a bonus or commission plan for eligible positions, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: a matching 401(k) plan with guaranteed match, health insurance plans (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, paid holidays, paid sick time off, disability coverage, job-specific equipment (e.g., laptop, smartphone, etc.), and a corporate apparel allowance.
BluSky provides a competitive base salary, a bonus or commission plan for eligible positions, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: a matching 401(k) plan with guaranteed match, health insurance plans (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, paid holidays, paid sick time off, disability coverage, job-specific equipment (e.g., laptop, smartphone, etc.), and a corporate apparel allowance.
BluSky also offers extended benefits such as Hybrid Work, Employee Assistance Program, Accident and Critical Illness Coverage, LegalShield, Professional Development Opportunities, Paid Employee Referral Program, Specified Vendor discounts, and more.
EEOC:
BluSky is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. BluSky prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees based on a person's age 40 or over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other applicable status protected by Federal, State, or local law.
BluSky is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. BluSky prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees based on a person's age 40 or over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other applicable status protected by Federal, State, or local law.
It is and will continue to be the policy of BluSky that all people are entitled to equal employment opportunity based on their individual qualifications, performance, and potential without regard for any protected status, as required by state and federal law.
Application Duration:
To ensure a thorough and fair selection process, we would like to inform you that the application deadline for this position is 10/10/2025. Please ensure that your application is submitted by this date for consideration.
To ensure a thorough and fair selection process, we would like to inform you that the application deadline for this position is 10/10/2025. Please ensure that your application is submitted by this date for consideration.
To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application by visiting our careers page at www.goblusky.com/careers.
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000
