Location: Johnstown,PA, USA
Mihalko's General Contracting and Fire & Water Restoration is a full service home improvement and restoration company serving Southwestern PA and have offices in Johnstown and Altoona. Founded over 40 years ago, we are looking to build on our reputation of a name you know and trust in these areas. Join a fast paced industry leading team providing structural repairs and reconstruction to homes and businesses damaged by fire, flood, smoke and storm. We are seeking an experienced remodeling & repair estimator capable of estimating, selling and following through with oversite of the team assigned to the reconstruction. Our team enjoys seeing a job from beginning to end and take delight in helping people in their time of great need. This is an ideal position for a skilled self employed remodeler looking for a change or an property insurance adjuster seeking more job stability and opportunity. Job requires strong construction skills, ability to master industry specific estimating software (Xactimate), great customer communication and relationship building skills, time management as well as project management skills. Primary Responsibilities -Meet potential customers as early in the restoration process as possible to introduce self, the company and the process and begin the preparation of customer and project for recon and rebuild -Provide complete detailed scope and accurate estimate for the repairs, reconstruction and restoration per the plan of returning the property to preexisting conditions -Negotiate with the insurance company to provide the best possible solution for our customer without compromising yours or the company's integrity and reputation -Be attentive to customers desires for possible changes to the scope of work, Provide the Dream Time change order at the start of the project as needed -Prepare pre-construction document including contract documents, production file documents, selections information and allowances. Work with Admin Assistant to get the job ready to start -Present job and answer question regarding project to Production supervisor, Admin Assistant and assigned lead carpenter or sub. -Attend Pre Start meeting at job site as needed to make sure the hand off is smooth between sales, production and the customer -Monitor the project for progress, invoicing, collections and need for change orders or supplement -Participate in the Punch list process on larger jobs but make sure the process happens on all jobs to completely execute the job close out strategy -Comply with all insurance company requirements and processes for repairs and reconstruction portions of projects -Review Job Cost and Margins reporting as jobs are closed Sales and Business Development Activities -Update customer contact software for all assigned jobs to maintain accurate contact and people information and related people on all projects -Enter new contacts. Customers including adjusters, vendors and subcontractors into business management software as they come in -Develop expertise in industry related disciplines to enable you to teach continuing education classes and thus further develop your brand -Attend sales and relationship building events -Use company supplied marketing tools to advance relationships -Monitor jobs pending to move those stalled or dormant jobs to active or properly close out Additional Duties Participate completely in the 24 hour on call program 1 week out of 4 Requirements: Minimum of 5 years with remodeling/building sales experience Must own reliable transportation + pass background check Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Self-motivated and ability to excel with minimum supervision Computer skillsAbility to learn estimating program Xactimate Base salary plus competitive commission structure, vehicle allowance, and additional bonus possible