Project Estimator​/Manager

Wylander, a recruiting company specializing in the construction and restoration industry, is hiring a Project Estimator/Manager for a full-service restoration company in Birmingham, AL.

• Base salary: $65,000 plus (DOE) + Commission/ Bonus
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• Life Insurance
• Electronics Package
• Company Vehicle (take home)
• PTO + Paid Holidays

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The Project Estimator/ Manager is responsible for the oversight and management of the project cycle for restoration projects by providing direction and coordination of all field activities related to the installation teams and any coordinated subcontracts, helping to estimate the loss and reconstruction of the entire project through the use of Xactimate; managing the project schedule throughout the project lifecycle; and securing any unique materials, permits and/or equipment required to complete the project.

This role does have growth opportunities to become a Division Manager.

• Use Xactimate software to estimate residential and commercial water and fire restoration/construction projects
• Ability to estimate and manage reconstruction projects up to at least $1 million per year
• Negotiate restoration/construction services and insurance claim settlements
• Follow up on written estimates to secure the sale
  
  Plan, organize, and manage crews and subcontractors
• Participate in the design, process, and permit submittal
• Establish and maintain client relationships
• Complete monthly expense reports
• Ability to be on call through company rotation
• Attend all appropriate company meetings
• Attend regular company-sponsored training sessions
• Additional duties required as needed

• 5 plus years of experience as a project manager, preferably in the restoration/ construction industry
• Knowledge of Xactimate software is required
• Ability to manage budgets and schedules
• Possess exceptional organizational and planning skills (detail-oriented person)
• Ability to recognize and solve problems independently
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated, responsible, and accountable
• Must be willing to undergo a background check

• construction, project management, Xactimate

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