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Estimating Department

Job Title: Director of Estimating
Reports To: President
Serves: Property Owners, Property Managers, Project Managers, Estimators, Adjusters.

Company Overview: Since 1996, we have been the foremost leader in property restoration for South-Central Wisconsin's property owners and insurance providers. We consistently set new standards for excellence in restoration and are seeking exceptional individuals to join our expanding team. We are committed to fostering professional and personal growth among our team members through comprehensive training, mentoring, and diverse certifications. Our foundation is built on unwavering customer service, collaborative team dynamics, and impeccable integrity, securing our position as a market leader that ensures both job satisfaction and security. We are proud of our Team’s Culture and proudly uphold our Vision, Mission, and Values:

• Our Culture: Team ~ Tempo ~ Truth
• Our Vision: To provide extraordinary care while serving people in their time of need.
• Our Mission: To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results.
• Our Values: Deliver what you promise. Respect the individual. Have pride in what you do. Practice continuous improvement.

Position Overview: The Director of Estimating will be responsible for the success of the Estimating Team by overseeing, reviewing, and managing Team members and the overall estimating process. This individual will lead the Estimating Team to maximize the accuracy, compliance, timing, and profitability of all Company estimates. The Director of Estimating is responsible for the creation and maintenance of the systems, technology, and training resources that empower Team members to positively impact the success of the company through better practices in estimating and estimate-related activities.

Employee Benefits:

• Full Family Medical/Health Insurance Benefit (Up to 70% employer-paid monthly premium)
  • Generous employer paid medical deductible through an HRA
  • Domestic Partner coverage
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Affordable employee-paid dental and vision benefits
• Up to 4% match for 401k or Roth IRA (fully vested upon eligibility)
• Generous paid time off (unlimited PTO) along with 8 paid holidays
• Additional compensation through company profit sharing program
• Company-sponsored training and leadership development opportunities
• Company vehicle for all work-related travel

Responsibilities:
Estimating

• Assist Estimating Team by preparing, reviewing, and submitting estimates with a high degree of accuracy and urgency that maintains the profitability and reputation of the Company.
• Collaborate with the Project Management Team to ensure timely procurement of the information and documentation necessary to write and support estimates.
• Assist Project Management Team with field documentation and preliminary budgets.
• Monitor RMS compliance tasks to ensure we are meeting Company service and performance standards.

Management and Supervision

• Conduct monthly Goal Setting & Review meetings (GS&R’s) with Estimating staff.
• Foster collaboration among Team members and create systems of accountability for direct reports.
• Provide timely, continued education and training for the Estimating Team.
• Ensure customer needs are served in a professional, consistent manner and that all correspondence is addressed, documented, and responded to swiftly.
• Participate in business development efforts to strengthen and grow our relationship with carriers and adjusters.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in collaborative efforts within the network to continuously redefine best practices in estimating.
• Monitor new trends, developments, and entities within the industry that impact estimating & documentation.
• Systematically adopt new technologies that serve to improve estimating efficiency.
• Assist in creating strategies that position the Company to quickly adapt and thrive amidst industry changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
Education, Certification, and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in construction, construction estimating, and/or insurance property claims
• High degree of software and technology competency/aptitude
• High School Diploma or GED (Secondary education preferred - not required)
• Insurable driver’s license

Physical and Travel Requirements:

• Willingness to safely work in dirty, elevated-risk jobsites damaged by fire, water, mold, wind, etc.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to type and use a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Regular travel to job sites and our facilities (A company vehicle will be provided for all work-related travel).

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Adept with and curiosity for new technology and software applications.
• Efficient ability to learn and operate industry related software (Xactimate/RMS/Hover/Symbility/Matterport/etc.).
• Dedication to providing Best-In-Class customer service and leadership with a high degree of emotional intelligence.
• Able to self-prioritize and effectively manage own and direct report’s time.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules based on a multitude of incoming projects.
• Demonstrated high degree of urgency.

Compensation: $100,000 per year

Why Our Team Needs You: Our mission is to assist individuals in recovering from disasters such as fires, floods, and storms. Serving those in their time of need is both a challenging and rewarding career. Empathy and honesty are essential, as many homeowners have experienced significant losses and are often emotionally affected. Your role is crucial in building trust-based relationships and contributing to successful project completions as part of our dedicated team.

Paul Davis is an equal opportunity employer.

Please formally apply via this link: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/2307717/Paul-Davis-Restoration/Director-of-Estimating

Check out our websites!
https://south-central-wisconsin.pauldavis.com/
https://www.pauldavis.work/