Restoration Construction Estimator

Restoration Construction Estimator Apex Restoration DKI is a leading restoration contractor in Tennessee and Alabama based out of Tullahoma, Tennessee with over 20 years of experience in disaster restoration. Apex Restoration DKI has held true to our Core Values of Integrity, Quality, Communication, and Empathy, as a result we have successfully taken our family owned and operated business and grown to 9 locations. Apex Restoration DKI provides restoration services to commercial, insurance, and residential clients. The services available to customers include emergency response, construction services, catastrophe response, contents restoration, environmental services, fire & smoke damage, and water damage repair. Our Emergency Response teams are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year using the most up-to-date technologies and are proud to employ quality professionals with superior skills and certifications. Our team is fully insured, licensed, and registered to do business in Tennessee and Alabama. At Apex Restoration DKI, we firmly and faithfully believe in our mission to restore families’ lives one tragedy at a time, whether it comes to water, mold, sewage, fire, or a catastrophic disaster restoration. Apex Restoration DKI is actively seeking high performing people who want an opportunity to take their skills and help people put their lives back together. We are not just looking for a person who knows construction. We are looking for people who care, and who could take their construction knowledge and experience, and use it to help people restore their lives as well as their families lives during some of the worst scenarios they are facing in life. Apex DKI is an equal opportunity employer. We Love Our Veterans! Veterans are encouraged to apply! Estimator Role The Estimator reports to the Project Manager. The Estimator fulfills client appointments in a timely manner and demonstrates a professional demeanor to all potential new and current customers. The Estimator performs initial site inspections, assesses projects by identifying project requirements, regarding time, labor, and material costs. The Estimator reads blueprints and analyzes all other applicable documents to prepare estimates and acts as the final say in the calculation, analysis, and adjustment of estimates. The Estimator presents estimates to clients in a timely and polite manner and recommends cost-reduction options. The Estimator closes the job by obtaining the signed ATPS (authorization to provide services) from the customer and collects the deductible, where applicable. The Estimator assists the sales team in final project preparation transactions, maintains thorough records of all project documentation, provides all site-collected documents and funds to the project management team, follows the company-dictated commission turn in procedure, operates all technology-related equipment in a professional fashion, maintains company vehicle in customer presentable condition & ensures all required maintenance is performed in timely fashion. The Estimator must be at work at 6:30 in the morning and attend JMR meetings daily. The Estimator must be available for emergency on-call sales. Accountabilities Previous construction experience Be trained in and use PSA, XactAnalysis, and Xactimate Obtain Construction Training certification Obtain Xactimate Level 1 certification Operate and understand Matterport Foster positive relationships with team members, clients, subcontractors and vendors Excellent skills in verbal/written communication, teamwork, accuracy, conflict resolution, cost management and time management Manage multiple projects simultaneously Must be detail-oriented and follow through to completion of a project Utilize the latest server and cloud based computer technology including: Xactimate estimating software, Microsoft Office, PSA project management/accounting software and document management software Strong math skills Must be able to climb ladders, scale roofs, and inspect crawl spaces Meticulous in observation during site inspections May work 48+ hours per week (Office hours are from 6:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday) May be on call during catastrophic events Perform other responsibilities as required Required Qualifications Previous construction experience preferred, but will train the right candidate Experience with PSA, XactAnalysis, and Xactimate a plus Level 1 certification in Xactimate or willingness to obtain Valid Driver’s License & eligibility to work in the United StatesAbility to pass a background check and drug screen No felony convictions Compensation Base salary starting at $55k - $65k, depending on experience Eligible for commission plan after 90 days and favorable review, possible earnings of 50% to 100% of your base salary After 60 days-eligible for Health/Vision/Dental/Aflac After 90 days- Paid Time Off 8 Paid Holidays Company vehicle and fuel card provided Company laptop provided Cell phone reimbursement Equipment provided #J-18808-Ljbffr Apex Restoration DKI