Project Estimator

Company: Wylander Solutions
Location: Yakima
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Wylander Solutions, a recruiting company focused within the disaster restoration industry, is recruiting a Construction Project Estimator for a position located in Ellensburg, WA. Since 2001, serving Ellensburg and Yakima counties with water, fire and mold restoration.The Construction Project Estimator is responsible for performing site inspections, documenting losses with accurate measurements, notes and photographs with strong attention to detail; estimating the mitigation costs of the entire project using Xactimate; negotiating costs with insurance carrier representatives; communicating with the Project Manager and field team on issues that will affect the project schedule and/or budgetCompensation and Benefits:

• Base salary: $60,000-$70,000 (DOE), plus bonus
• Company vehicle for work purposes
• Industry training
• Cell Phone, laptop
• PTO & Paid HolidaysResponsibilities:
  • Respond to requests for services and serve as liaison between the company and the client
  • Use Xactimate software to estimate residential and commercial water, fire, wind and mold mitigation projects
  • Provide proposals for property work to be performed
  • Negotiate restoration services and insurance claim settlements
  • Ensure all estimates comply with profitability and timeliness requirements set by the company
  • Coordinate work with production team to ensure seamless transitions from estimate to project completion
  • Resolve cost discrepancies by coordinating and updating estimates
  • Attend all appropriate company meetings and sponsored training sessionsRequirements:
    • Relevant experience within the restoration/ construction industry
    • Knowledge of residential mitigation
    • Knowledge of Xactimate is preferred, but will train
    • Must be adept with technology to learn company systems and software
    • Able to travel throughout our service territory
    • Ability to work 40 hours per week
    • Possess exceptional organizational and planning skills
    • Ability to recognize and solve problems independently
    • Strong communication and negotiation skills
    • Excellent customer service attitude
    • Groomed personal appearance
    • Self-motivated, responsible and strong work ethic

Keywords: Wylander Solutions, Yakima , Project Estimator, Professions , Yakima, Washington