Estimator

Full Time
Des Moines, IA 50309
$50,000 - $60,000 a year
Posted Today
Job description
Summary
The position of Estimator is responsible for managing a wide range of functions necessary to successfully obtain, bid and price mitigation projects. They are responsible for ensuring an accurate scope of work is created, delivering a consistent and complete estimate, and maintaining a high quality of service in all dealings with customers, clients, and resource providers involved in emergency services.
Primary Roles and Responsibilities
1. Customer Satisfaction
  • Establish customer relationship for services.
  • Educate customer on the job flow process.
  • Work with customers to understand desired upgrades/changes.
  • Ensure that estimates meet client requirements.
2. Project Initiation
  • Analyze labor, material, and time requirements for a project.
  • Create an accurate sketch and initial scope of work for projects.
  • Deliver a consistent and well-defined initial estimate.
  • Recognize project constraints and/or needed upgrades.
  • Work with Project Manager to price bid items, if needed.
3. Project Planning
  • Identify and document finalized project scope of work.
  • Work with outside resources as necessary to complete accurate estimate (i.e Structural Engineers, ITEL, Indoor Environmental Professionals, Abatement Contractors, etc.).
  • Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates.
  • Deliver and Communicate estimate to Project Manager and crew.
Necessary Experience and Skill Set
  • 1-2 years sales and/or marketing experience

  • 2 years previous estimating and/or insurance adjusting experience

  • Superb customer service track record

  • Effective written and oral communication
  • Advanced math skills
  • Proficient use of Xactimate™ estimating software preferred
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Team Player
  • Must have a good driving record
Compenstation
  • Salary based on experience plus commision
  • Company vehicle for work purposes
  • Health, dental & vision insurance offered
  • 401K after 1 year of service
Physical and Work Environment Requirements
Walking and/or standing throughout the day. Frequent driving and sitting. Occasionally climbing ladders. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme conditions such as heat. The noise level at individual jobsites can be loud.

Normal Working Hours, Additional Working Hours, and Travel Requirements
This is a full-time position, working 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, 45 hours per week. This position frequently requires long hours, working on-call, and weekend work. Travel is required and is primarily local. However, some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
The contents of this Job Description have been discussed with me and I have received a copy. I understand that this document is general in nature and responsibilities required may be amended from time to time. The signing of this Job Description acknowledges an understanding of the responsibilities of this position. Any item not understood should be clarified before signing to ensure that I understand what is expected.
Compensation: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year



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