Job Description
About the Job We are an established and growing restoration general contractor that specializes in rebuilding and restoring residential buildings after a flood, fire, or other natural disaster. We are seeking a Estimator I/Matterport Technician to join our team. This is a foundational, entry-level role designed to fast-track your skills in estimating, project support, and cutting-edge digital field technology. You will play a critical role in our workflow by capturing high-quality virtual documentation on-site and translating that data into accurate estimates.
Key Responsibilities: Field Data & Matterport Collection: - Capture site imagery: Use Matterport, Hover, moisture mapping, and digital photography to create exact virtual models of project sites.
- Document site details: Measure room dimensions and ceiling heights, ensuring all damage is visually captured (including closets, ceilings, and obstructed areas).
- Schedule site visits: Coordinate directly with customers to schedule and conduct field inspections efficiently.
- Manage field gear: Maintain, charge, and safely operate all digital tools, meters, and scanning equipment.
Estimating & Project Support: - Write entry-level estimates: Prepare sketches, layouts, and data entry for projects averaging $5,000 to $10,000.
- Utilize Xactimate: Input site data to create accurate estimation files.
- Process change orders: Document and draft written change orders for any adjustments made to the original scope of work.
- Customer walk-throughs: Guide customers through pre-construction and final project walk-throughs (virtually or in person) to ensure full satisfaction.
Administration & Project Supervision: - Keep files updated: Log daily updates into our CRM and file management tracking systems before the end of each workday.
- Manage schedules: Maintain calendar updates in Outlook and internal scheduling software.
- Oversee select projects: Coordinate and supervise subcontractors on smaller "write-and-run" projects to ensure work stays on budget and on schedule.
Qualifications: - Strong communication: Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to communicate professionally with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
- High organization: A detail-oriented professional who can manage daily documentation, expense logs, and project tracking diligently.
- Tech-savvy mindset: Experience with or a strong ability to learn spatial scanning technology (Matterport, Hover) and data collection tools.
- Valid Driver's License/Reliable transportation: Required for daily travel to inspection and project sites.
- Education/Training: An Associate's degree or technical certification in construction management, drafting, or a related field, preferred.
Compensation: - Competitive base salary, health insurance, retirement matching program, holiday and paid time off, referral program, cell phone allowance, travel compensation, and opportunities for career advancement.
Job Tags
For contractors, For subcontractor