The Estimator provides direct support to help franchises grow and improve their estimate practices. This includes evaluating the franchise’s current processes for estimating and documentation to assist in managing all projects.

Primary Responsibilities

· Provide professional estimating services on specific commercial large loss job sites.

· Reviews project documentation provided by customer or the client.

· Conducts site visits, as needed.

· Communicates with restoration contractor, as needed.

· Documents and reports findings based on industry standards or personal experience.

· Provides detailed, line-item scope and estimate for items within the project that are uncertain and need further investigation.

· Identifies general project requirements and/or constraints to bring the structure and contents back to pre-loss conditions.

· Divides project into sections to make the scope more manageable.

· Documents all dimensions, diagrams, and images of each room or section.

· Identifies and documents all tasks that must be performed in each room or section.

· Identifies and documents any exclusions; what will not be part of your scope of work.

· Discusses scope of work with the customer.

· Reviews project requirements (National Account bulletins, insurance company requirements, local agreements) that may be applicable to the large commercial project.

· Creates the project estimate using agreed upon estimating platform.

· Sends out bid requests for specific subcontracted work as needed.

· Complies and submits project proposal packet.

Education and Experience Requirements

· Bachelor’s Degree Business Administration or relevant field preferred

· Minimum five (5) years’ experience required in claims management and/or estimating.

· Xactimate® and SERVPRO Time and Materials (T&M) proficiency, a plus.

· Experience in estimating large, complex commercial projects.

· Intermediate problem-solving skills including proper scope of work, general constraints to bring the structure and contents.

· Detail oriented with an emphasis on project management, building codes, and documentation of all areas of project management.

Normal Working Hours, Additional Working Hours, and Travel Requirements

This is a full-time position.

Send resumé to Jason Smith, jsmith@servproteamnichols.com

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