Function Associate

Reports To: Owner

What does a Restoration Estimator/Project Manager with Paul Davis do?

• Serve your community when it needs it the most
• Communicate with clients and adjusters the scope and expectations for rebuild
• Learn new things daily about scoping and signing construction projects
• Continuously learn about improving results and setting proper expectations of others
• Learn new things daily about construction and building homes
• Get results and set proper expectations for others
• Celebrate completion of projects with homeowners, grateful to be back in their homes and businesses, along with your subtrades and office team members
• Have fun and be part of a growing business and community!

Restoration Estimators/Project Managers work with owners, adjusters, and subtrades after traumatic events such as a fire or flood to clean up and repair damage to residential and commercial property. As an Estimator/Project Manager, you will be on scene after property disasters to accurately scope projects and sign work for our production teams to complete. You will build relationships with insurance professionals and communicate with property owners the expectations to build the structure back to its original form.

During the rebuilding process you will manage the renovation, as well as control and communicate the budget effectively. This means you will spend a good deal of time in the field to see your projects get completed properly.

Why Join the Team? We are an industry leader in restoration and reconstruction for insurance providers and commercial properties throughout the United States and Canada. 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 – our Restoration Estimators/Project Managers are on the front lines of restoring their communities by walking damaged properties and scoping estimates for full rebuilds then by leading others to complete construction projects on budget and up to the industry standard.

You will have the autonomy after training to control your schedule and continually seek learning opportunities that will improve your skill set.

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

Compensation and Benefits:

• Ongoing Leadership Development Program and industry events
• One on One mentorship
• Structured training to learn the Paul Davis Way
• Access to Paul Davis University and regular training opportunities
• Computer provided by company.
• Company vehicle
• PTO days with flexible schedule
• Base commission.
• 401(k)

Team Qualifications (Requirements):

• Ability to clearly deliver truth and give certainty when property owners need it most
• Proficient with a variety of technology platforms
• Ability to lead and develop team
• Sound planning and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Valid Driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience

Previous estimating experience (preferably with Xactimate) is necessary. Industry certifications, including IICRC and Lead preferred. If experience is present but limited but you meet all qualifications, we will invest in your training.

Role on the Team (Job Functions):

• Professionally represent the PDR principles of honesty and integrity.
• Contact property owner within 30 minutes (non-emergency).
• Be on site within 2 hours if it is an emergency, or inspect loss site within 24 hours for non- emergencies (unless there are other carrier program requirements).
• Maintain constant communication with property owner.
• Schedule the completed work order to include: pre-construction on-site meeting when appropriate, sequencing, timing, master scheduling, and trades assignments.
• Prepare an accurate scope by reviewing property damage and utilizing best practices in the industry to correct and remediate based on WRT and ASD standards.
• Prepare estimate using xactimate or symbility in a timely fashion (typically within 48 hours of the inspection or according to program requirements for specific losses/carriers).
• Secure approved scope and price with insurer and/or customer. Explain the Paul Davis services, scope, estimate and time of completion to the property owner to secure contractual work authorization.
• Achieve a contract closing ratio of fifty-percent (50%) or higher.
• Document to service levels and deliver necessary paperwork timely and maintain relationship with insurer.
• Document and deliver estimate, permits and other documents to property owner in a timely manner and secure contract.
• Document and deliver necessary paperwork timely to administrative department.
• Secure trades, prepare project timeline and start job in a timely manner.
• Interface with Municipal and other regulatory agencies to secure necessary permits and schedule…