Property Damage Estimator
Paul Davis Restoration
Full-time
On-site
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
$75,000 - $90,000 USD yearly
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
Property Damage Estimator
Benefits:
Benefits:
- Base salary + commission. Pay ranges from $75,000 to $100,000+ depending on experience and production. No limit to earning potential.
- Join a dynamic company, with opportunities for career growth
- Paid training opportunities, including professional certifications (eg, IICRC)
- Computer provided by company
- Paid Time Off plus paid holidays
- Health benefits after 60 days
- 401k and profit-sharing plan options after a year of employment
What does a Restoration Estimator with Paul Davis do?
- Serve your community when it needs it the most
- Communicate with clients and adjusters and other stakeholders the scope and costs for assigned restoration projects
- Effectively manage projects, people and documentation through project hand-off to operations
- Write profitable estimates in both Xactimate and Symbility
- Coordinate and review estimates prepared by third-party estimators
- Have fun and be part of a growing business and community!
- Obtains bids from vendor and contractors by clearly communicating what skills, materials and equipment are needed for each project
- Evaluates contending offers from vendors
- Prepares RMS AND PROGRAM PORTALS updates throughout the estimating process
- Resolves any cost discrepancies that arise
- Maintains continuity between the construction department and mitigation department through detailed documentation and communication.
- Coordinate with Coordinator/Estimator and Superintendent to develop, improve, and/or implement departmental procedures.
- Maintain 100% compliance with Industry Performance Scorecards
- Contribute to a positive, professional office work environment as a key player in a growing, dynamic company
Restoration Estimators work with property owners, adjusters, Project Managers and other resources after traumatic events such as a fire or flood to clean up and repair damage to residential and commercial property. As a Restoration Estimator, you will be on scene after property disasters to accurately scope projects and sign work for our production teams to complete. You will write estimates and/or coordinate and review estimates written by third-party resources and proactively manage the process of obtaining carrier approval for the work. You will build relationships with insurance professionals and communicate with property owners the expectations to build the structure back to its original form.
Responsible for initial inspection, sketch, detailed scope obtains internal estimate approval. The estimator makes sure the project is staying within budget throughout all phases by requesting change orders and supplements as needed with approval from responsible payment party. The Estimator/Project Manager works with the Construction Superintendent to control project costs, time schedule, field staff, and subcontractors.
Why The Team Needs You? Serving others in their time of need is not easy. We will need you to build foundational relationships based on trust, actively listen, and bring in work for project managers to complete. We also want a fun personality that enjoys getting results.
Why Join The Team? We are an industry leader in restoration and reconstruction for insurance providers and commercial properties throughout the United States and Canada. Built upon principles of customer service, dynamic decision-making and leadership, we have the tools to continue our rapid growth. Our team puts emphasis into living our Vision, Mission and Values to be more than just a service provider – our Restoration Estimators are on the front lines of restoring their communities by walking damaged properties and scoping estimates for full rebuilds. You will have the autonomy after training to control your schedule and continually seek learning opportunities that will improve your skill set. Team Qualifications (Requirements):
5 plus years in the restoration construction industry.
• Proficient in Xactimate (Preferred Level 1 + cert) and working with insurance adjusters
• Superior data collection and analysis skills
• Strong knowledge of organizing and implementing a budget
• A proven understanding of costs related to different projects
• Excellent reporting skills
• Must be a strong problem-solver and decision-maker
• Proven experience managing a construction site
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to prioritize, troubleshoot, and multitask
• An extreme attention to every detail
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Excellent managerial & communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to mediate disputes
• Knowledge of all necessary zoning permits and building codes
• Experience hiring field employees & subcontractors.
• Experience procuring materials and equipment for large construction projects
• Ability to refocus if project falls behind schedule
Skills Desired of Team Member:
- Self-motivated to get results
- Loves working people and enjoys estimating software
- Effectively schedules ahead while maintaining flexibility
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Is succinct and professional with written communication
- Enjoys working hard and putting together agreements
Before You Can Take the Field: Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: The physical environment requires the employee to work all types of both indoor and outdoor conditions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment, having ability to stand or walk, occasionally bending, squatting, climbing stairs and lifting up to 50 pounds. Paul Davis is an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Since 1966, Paul Davis has been an industry leader in the areas of property damage mitigation, reconstruction and remodeling. With more than 370 offices in our franchise network, the company serves residential, institutional, and commercial customers and clients across the United States and Canada.
We have built our heritage one project at a time, establishing a reputation for performance, integrity and responsibility among customers and carriers alike. Whether property damage is caused by water, fire, smoke, storms or other disasters, we deliver on our promise to deliver excellence, expertise and a customer experience that is second to none. At Paul Davis, our passion for quality drives everything we do.
Our Vision:
To Provide Extraordinary Care While Serving People In Their Time Of Need.
Our Values:
Deliver What You Promise
Respect The Individual
Have Pride In What You Do
Practice Continuous Improvement
Our Mission:
To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results