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.

Why Our Team? We are an industry leader in restoration & reconstruction for insurance providers and commercial properties in the Columbia, SC area. Built upon principles of customer service, dynamic decision-making and leadership, we have the tools to continue our rapid growth. Our team puts emphasis into living our Vision, Mission and Values to be more than just a service provider – our Restoration & Reconstruction Estimators are on the front lines of restoring properties in their communities.

Values Deliver what you promise. Respect the individual. Have pride in what you do. Practice continuous improvement.

Vision To provide extraordinary care while serving people in their time of need

Mission To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results

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.

Paul Davis is an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation: $85,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Since 1966, Paul Davis has been an industry leader in the areas of property damage mitigation, reconstruction and remodeling. With more than 370 offices in our franchise network, the company serves residential, institutional, and commercial customers and clients across the United States and Canada.

We have built our heritage one project at a time, establishing a reputation for performance, integrity and responsibility among customers and carriers alike. Whether property damage is caused by water, fire, smoke, storms or other disasters, we deliver on our promise to deliver excellence, expertise and a customer experience that is second to none. At Paul Davis, our passion for quality drives everything we do.

Our Vision:

To Provide Extraordinary Care While Serving People In Their Time Of Need.

Our Values:

Deliver What You Promise

Respect The Individual

Have Pride In What You Do

Practice Continuous Improvement

Our Mission:

To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results