Multi-family Construction Estimator

• 50% (Preferred)
  

Work Location:

• Austin/ San Antonio/ Houston

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Job requires effective oral and written communication skills combined with excellent listening skills. Must be able to meet multiple conflicting deadlines. Must be selfmotivated able to set and achieve goals independently with minimum supervision. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Xactimate is a plus. Quickbooks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate all construction deficiencies located at Multifamily properties and determine improvements necessary for code compliance and to meet applicable minimum property standards.
• Create comprehensive scope of work to repair property issues as requested by management.
• Work with Senior Estimator to ensure the customer receives an accurate cost estimate of damages.
• Complete forms necessary for the delivery of a complete bid package and follow customer scope of work accurately.
• Inspect job sites with client and adjuster to prepare detailed scopes of work and repair estimates in Xactimate in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively and negotiate settlements with insurance adjusters.
• Facilitate communications between the adjuster and the client.
• Provide Operations with appropriate scopes of work. Help with hard cost estimating.
• Work with office staff to ensure they have all the proper documentation during each phase of the bidding process.
• Assist in providing proper information for invoicing.
• Knowledgeable of the Building and Construction industry including but not limited to materials methods and the tools involved in Construction or Repair of all aspects of the MultiFamily industry. Includes understanding MultiFamily construction drawings and specifications.
• Must be familiar with quantity material and labor takeoff means and methods.
• Use critical thinking and problem solving to recognize construction issues as well as identify solutions to repair the construction deficiencies.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned by lead Estimator or Regional Director of Construction.
• Successful abilities to:
• Communicate effectively with Company staff contractors and customers both orally and written.
• Foster positive attitude towards staff contractors and customers.
• Maintain a cooperative and collaborative working relationship with a variety of Company staff contractors and customers.
• Travel as assigned.
• Speak read and write the English language with proficiency.
  

Critical Traits

Positive Can Do Attitude

Excellent organizational skills

Resourceful

Communicate effectively oral and written

Reliable

Flexible

Responsible

Honest

Courteous

Detail oriented results driven

Follow up skills

Detail oriented results driven

Follow up skills

Job Type: Fulltime

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
  

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
  

Application Question(s):

• What is your expected salary range
  

Education:

• Bachelors (Preferred)
  

Experience:

• Construction Estimating: 1 year (Preferred)
• Xactimate: 1 year (Preferred)
• Multifamily Construction: 1 year (Preferred)