Job description

Position: Estimator Construction Services

Reports To: Reconstruction Manager

What does an Estimator with Paul Davis do?

Creates and submits estimates to adjusters and homeowners for approval
Take pride in completing accurate estimates
Be empathetic and show a sense of urgency while communicating with adjusters and our customers

Why Join the Team? Paul Davis is an industry leader in restoration and reconstruction for insurance providers and commercial properties throughout the United States and Canada. We are growing locally and have career opportunities for individuals who want purpose out of their work. We love creating an opportunity for our team members, providing industry training, and giving Estimators the opportunity to become experts in the field through certifications and Paul Davis University.

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.

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.

Why the Team Needs You? Serving others after a disaster has struck their property is not easy. Everyone within Paul Davis needs to have a world-class work ethic, serious attention to detail and love to help people. It is challenging to make customers happy when faced with a traumatic event, but you will love being an Estimator if you take pride in your work and have fun while working with others. You will be practicing continuous improvement every day as you work to improve performance of your projects!

Qualifications (Requirements):

Desire to join a world-class team
Is self-motivated
Excellent prioritization and time management skills
Works well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Foster a positive attitude with team, adjusters, and homeowners
Thrives under high stress situations
Is willing to work hard and do what it takes to get the job completed
Quick turnaround of estimates without sacrificing quality
Dedication to customer service
Ability to lead others from diverse backgrounds
Fluent in English (Spanish speaking a plus)
Clean criminal background check
Ability to pass a drug test
Valid driver's license with a clean record
Ability to work 40+ hours per week including some nights/weekends and overtime, if needed
Available 24/7 during CAT Event, if needed
Desire to continually learn new things

Role on the Team (Job Responsibilities):

Contact homeowners and schedule appointments to sketch home/business
Photograph homes/businesses with Matterport 3D Camera and upload photos to their profiles
Sketch and measure parts of homes occasionally not detected by the camera (pencil, paper, laser measure)
Create an estimate for work to be done using Xactimate Software
Upload customer information into Xactimate, XactAnalysis, RMS, MICCA, etc.
Communicate with adjusters and property owners on a regular basis
Be the “Owner” of RMS: update status of all jobs and verify for accuracy
Ensure RMS Compliance Tasks are completed in timely manner
Proactive communication across the board from adjusters to PDR team
Work with Project Managers to monitor job costs
Jobsite security and safety
Issue resolution - be the point for adjusters if they have any questions and/or concerns and resolve issues in effective and timely manner.
Swiftly take the lead in CAT Events: answer calls, accept new jobs and schedule site visits
Focus and dedication to providing excellent customer service.
Communicate and respond to customers, adjusters, and PDR team in a timely manner
Be accessible by phone and participate, as necessary, in the on-call schedule.
Be a great representative of our brand!

Team Compensation and Benefits:

Leadership Development - our company grows from the inside. If you are determined and motivated enough, ask about participation in our leadership development initiative to grow your career and explore new opportunities
Paid training
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Great culture and team dynamic
Annual salary commensurate with experience
Annual bonus and incentive plan based upon total amount of reconstruction estimates written per year.

Position Requirements

Education: 2-year Technical Degree Preferred or Equivalent Experience

Experience: 5+ yrs. Experience (preferred) in restoration industry as an Estimator

Licenses & Certifications:

Valid Driver’s License (At all times).
Xactimate Certifications, a plus

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Speak well, politely, and appropriately.
Outgoing and upbeat personality skills
Positive attitude
Knowledge in the insurance industry and how insurance claim process operates
Knowledgeable in swiftly handling CAT Events
Ability to read, interpret, and communicate oral and written instructions (i.e., work orders)
Ability to keep an eye out for safety on job sites
Ability to plan, organize, and juggle multiple estimates at once
Ability to provide accurate and capture all billable line items for estimates
Ability to adapt to changing job demands
Efficient in RMS, Xactimate, XactAnalysis, Outlook, Excel
Excellent Customer Service skills.

Please apply if you have what it takes to serve others and deliver a world-class service when others need it the most. We are looking forward to discussing this opportunity with you.

We support and hire Veterans and we are an Equal Opportunity Employer!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Compensation: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 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.