Paul Davis Restoration

Construction Estimator

Paul Davis Restoration$85K — $125K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of estimating experience, with proficiency in XACTIMATE (certification level 1, 2, 3) and SYMBILITY preferred
  • Strong communication skills to reassure property owners
  • Familiarity with various software and technology used in construction
  • Experience in residential and commercial construction management or a valid building license
  • Excellent organizational skills and sound planning abilities
  • Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience is required

Responsibilities

  • Provide crucial support to property owners during traumatic events
  • Discuss project scopes and expectations with clients and adjusters
  • Celebrate milestones and project completions with customers
  • Continuously learn about estimating and reconstruction processes
  • Ensure accurate project estimations and customer satisfaction
  • Document and manage change orders effectively

Benefits

  • Structured onboarding program
  • Leadership and ongoing training opportunities
  • Provision of computer/mobile devices
  • Company vehicle with gas reimbursement
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance with HSA
  • Paid time off
Full Job Description
Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Company car
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance


Construction Estimator

"A mind built for excellence. A spirit built for service."

Paul Davis Construction Estimators work with property owners, adjusters, and Project Managers after traumatic events such as a fire or flood to clean up and repair damage to residential and commercial property. As a Paul Davis Estimator, you will be on scene after property disasters to accurately scope projects and sign-up work for our production teams to complete. You will build relationships with insurance professionals and communicate with property owners the expectations to build the structure back to its pre-loss state.

Why Our 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.

What does a Construction Estimator with Paul Davis do?

  • Serve members of your community when they need you most
  • Communicate with clients and adjusters the scope and expectations for rebuild
  • Celebrate completion of projects with homeowners, grateful to be back in their homes and businesses
  • Learn new things daily about scoping and signing re-construction projects
  • Get results and set proper expectations for others
  • Have fun and be part of a growing business and community!

Benefits:

  • Structured on-boarding provided by the company
  • Access to leadership development and on-going training opportunities
  • Computer and/or mobile devices supplied
  • Company vehicle and gas reimbursement
  • Medical, dental, vision and HSA account
  • Paid time off


Qualifications (Requirements):

  • Estimating proficiency a MUST (XACTIMATE certified, level 1,2,3, SYMBILITY certified preferred)
  • Ability to clearly deliver truth and give certainty when property owners need it most
  • Skilled with variety of current technology and software
  • Possess residential and commercial construction management knowledge or building license
  • Sound planning and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Valid Driver's license and satisfactory driving record required
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant work experience

Previous estimating or material take off estimating experience is preferred. Industry certifications, including IICRC/ACAC (water, mold, fire and lead) is desired.

Job Functions:

  • Meet operational objectives: great customer experience, sales, and profitability.
  • Track metrics during bi-weekly GS&R such as Net Promoter Score of 80, estimate accuracy, collections, etc
  • Clearly communicate expectations and provide transparency to all key stakeholders through job documentation: project managers, property owners and adjusters
  • Timely, accurately and profitably prepare scope of work and estimates, close/sign-up projects, etc
  • Communicate, capture and document change orders and supplements
  • Ensure project completion on margin and carrier service level agreements are met
  • Participate in the on-call rotation, requiring evening and weekend point of contact for any new losses, as determined by the rotating schedule.

Skills Desired of Team Member:

  • Display leadership skill and self-motivated to achieve results
  • Enjoys working with people and bring a servant attitude to the job everyday
  • Excellent time management skills: planning and scheduling
  • Must possess the aptitude to utilize estimating and job management software
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, must be able to operate in a team environment
  • Is succinct and professional with written communication


Before You Can Take the Field: We require a drug and background and check. 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.

This is a salary position + commission with bonus opportunities on completed projects. Take home $85K+ in your first year.

Compensation: $85,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

About Paul Davis Restoration

Paul Davis Restoration is a franchise organization that provides services to clean up and repair damage to residential and commercial properties due to water, fire, mold, storm, or other disasters. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Paul Davis Restoration has over 300 independently owned and operated franchises in the United States and Canada. The company offers a wide range of services, including emergency services, restoration, reconstruction, and remodeling. Paul Davis Restoration has received numerous awards and recognitions for its services and franchise system.
Learn more about Paul Davis Restoration
Size
3,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1966

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