Estimator – Commercial Construction

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing client’s team as Commercial Estimator. They are a commercial property and multi-family restoration team, with headquarters in Downtown Milwaukee. This is a direct hire position with 1st shift hours M-F, pays $40-$50+/hour based on relevant experience, and full benefits health/dental/vision insurance, PTO, and a 401k match.

The Estimator will be responsible for providing accurate and timely estimates for restoration projects. You will be accountable for performing job site inspections; documenting losses with accurate measurements, notes, and photographs with strong attention to detail; estimating the cost of reconstruction of the entire project using Xactimate; negotiating mitigation and reconstruction costs with insurance carrier representatives; communicating with the President on issues that will affect the project schedule and/or budget.

Key Responsibilities:Screens and pre-qualifies potential jobs.Makes initial contact with the insured and the adjuster.Works up and finalizes job scopes with adjusters and clients.Completes an accurate estimate with listings of all items required to complete the repair work.Drafts and submits initial invoicing and cooperates with accounting on collection efforts.Reviews completed files for profitability and accuracy of the original scope of work.Recruits, establishes rapport and contracts with specialized subcontractors.Provides quick and accurate responses to adjusters, agent property managers, tenants and other concerned parties.Maintains constant professional communication with customers and vendors.Manages details of multiple projects in an organized and efficient manner.Attends all Company meetings and functions required of the position, including weekly production and monthly Estimator meetings.Attends and suggests professional trainings as appropriate for the position.Leads an on-call emergency response team on a rotating basis and serves as first point of contact for customers.

Qualifications:4+ years of experience as an Estimator in the restoration or commercial construction field.Candidates with restoration industry certifications will be prioritized. RRC – Registered Roof Consultant (RRC)REWC - Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC)Professional Engineer (PE)Must have experience with estimating software such as Xactimate.Prefer a 4-year degree in either construction, business, or another related field.Strong communicator able to lead teams and projects to completion.