Restoration 1 of Chicago Southland in New Lenox, IL is looking to hire a full-time Restoration Field Estimator and Project Coordinator to estimate and close jobs as well as assist in coordination of projects with the field technicians, production manager and provide excellent customer service to our various customer base on a daily basis. Do you have a sales background? Do you enjoy helping customers and guiding them through the restoration process? Are you looking for a position with unlimited commission potential? Would you like to join a company that values its employees and invests in their success? If so, please read on!

This field estimating and coordinating position earns a competitive starting salary of up to $60,000 per year + commission on all closed jobs (estimated and sold up to 3%) with expected annual earning potential of $65,000-$80,000 or higher. We provide fantastic benefits and perks, including 40 hours of paid time off per year, a 401(k) plan with company match after 1 year, healthcare options, and team outings. If this sounds like the right field sales and estimating opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT RESTORATION 1 OF CHICAGO SOUTHLAND

We are a family and locally owned women-led company offering exceptional 24-hour property restoration services in New Lenox, IL and the surrounding areas. Operating on the values of: Integrity, Empathy, Professionalism, and Consistency, we have quickly grown into the most trusted business to handle any type of restoration need. Our team of highly trained and certified restoration experts are ready day and night to provide peace of mind by restoring property, life, and routine.

We genuinely appreciate the efforts of our team and reward them for maintaining our reputation and delivering on the promises we have made to our community. With room for growth and our collaborative culture, our management loves watching each person excel in their positions and grow personally. We are unlike any restoration company, from promotions from within to awesome benefits, no one does it quite like us.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RESTORATION FIELD ESTIMATOR AND PROJECT COORDINATOR

As a Restoration Field Estimator and Project Coordinator, you estimate restoration jobs on-site working to close the job and coordinating job needs with the production manager and field technicians. In this role, you arrive on-site when homeowners, business owners or property managers have had a water, mold or fire loss – assess the damage, work with the customer to estimate the project on-site as needed or obtain insurance information, get work authorizations signed and create job scope for the customer and the field technicians. Prioritizing customer service, you help the production manager to monitor the work from beginning to end once you have sold the job.

You have some knowledge of building materials or the restoration process, as well as experience working closely with customers to articulate needs or job scope recommendations to close the job. You take great pride in helping customers restore their home or property to pre-loss condition and provide exceptional customer service!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A RESTORATION FIELD ESTIMATOR AND PROJECT COORDINATOR

1+ years of experience in the industry or a construction-related field
1+ years in sales or estimating
1+ years of customer service experience
Ability to sketch in Xactimate
Ability to accurately record information, estimate projects on smart phones and tablet
Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and stand for extended periods of time (there will be times you will need to set a couple pieces of equipment to stabilize a job before the technicians arrive)
Training is provided

Water, mold, and odor certification from the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) would be preferred but is not required. Do you have first-class communication and customer service skills? Are you motivated to learn more and improve? Can you effectively communicate to customers and team members? Are you highly organized and detail-oriented? If yes, you might just be perfect for this sales and estimating position!

WORK SCHEDULE

This estimating and sales position responds to emergency service calls Monday – Friday as well as being part of the weekend call-out rotation

Compensation: $49,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Restoration Support to Help You Get Your Normal Back

At Restoration 1, we help people get their property and life back to normal when they're dealing with water, mold, or fire damage. We understand that our customers are going through a taxing and emotionally trying time. This is why our restoration specialists strive to be attentive, offer upfront communication, and valuable services to our customers.

Most people struggle to clean up the mess after a disaster such as a flood or fire. We've created a straightforward process to guide our customers through their property restoration. With one phone call, your life can get back to normal.

What We Do

Our reputation for fast response, exceptional quality, and commitment has contributed to our growth as a company throughout the United States. Our restoration specialists understand that a disaster and the need for property restoration services can come without warning, and that is why we are always at hand to assist you 24/7! Restoration 1 aims to go the extra mile for our customers and make sure their property is back the way they remember it.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Restoration 1 Corporate.

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