Estimator - Reconstruction

Position Title: Estimator - Reconstruction (Confidential Client)
Location: Sheboygan, WI | On-site
Employment Type: Permanent

Compensation

• Salary: $65,000 annually, with incentives

Benefits

• Full medical/dental/vision (1st of the month after 60 days)
• 401k with company match
• Employee parties
• Employee of the Month & Year; Employee of the Year receives a free vacation up to $3,500 value
• 2 weeks PTO and 1 week sick pay first year; 2nd year = 3 weeks PTO and 1 week sick pay
• Company vehicle provided

Company Overview (Confidential)

Our Client provides restoration, remediation, and mitigation services to residential and commercial clients for fire, water, wind, and structural damage.

Position Summary

Responsible for the estimating and handling of a variety of residential and commercial property damage claims including fire, water, wind, and collision. Candidates must be empathetic and provide excellent customer service, and should be self-motivated and able to sell services in a fast-paced environment. Our Client is willing to provide training for the right person. Interview process: phone interview, then two in-person interviews.

Primary Functions

• Completes site inspections on all project assignments and gathers and inputs data compiled during field inspections to prepare accurate, timely estimates
• Negotiates directly with insurance representatives and third-party administrators
• Works directly with property owners to address and resolve time-sensitive property damage claims
• Shows compassion with property owners and project payees when dealing with their loss
• Maintains accurate logging of all relevant communication for each job file and ensures compliance with all third-party provider performance standards
• Manages a large amount of information with multiple, time-sensitive tasks
• Demonstrates knowledge of general construction and property damage restoration means and methods
• Takes instruction from the assigned manager and communicates with them on a regular basis
• Performs other tasks as assigned

Must-Haves

• Previous estimating experience highly preferred; candidates coming from construction with the ability and desire to do estimating will be considered
• College degree (2 or 4 year)
• 2-4 years' experience in construction estimating or related field experience
• Working knowledge of construction means and methods
• Clean driving record and valid driver's license
• No felonies
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Xactimate, PSA, Encircle and Luxor CRM
• Professionalism, empathy, detail orientation, time management, and commitment to customer service
• Able to move freely over uneven and/or debris-ridden sites, perform site inspections, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; travel within the region (tri-state area) may be requested
• Specialized training (as listed by the client): IICRC FSRT, IICRC WRT, IICRC ASD, IICRC OCT
• Certificates and licenses (as listed by the client): WI Dwelling Contractor; valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Xactimate estimating software experience
• Previous reconstruction experience

Sponsorship Available: No