Estimator
Cardone Ventures
- Canada
- $85,000-95,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Files are managed with full control from intake to closeout with no loss of visibility
- Gross profit targets are consistently met or exceeded across all assigned projects
- Scope and pricing are accurate, strategic, and defensible in all negotiations
- Change orders are tightly controlled and executed without margin erosion
- Documentation is complete, clean, and audit-ready at all times
- Client and insurer relationships are managed professionally and effectively
- Multiple files are handled simultaneously without operational breakdown
- Project teams execute with clarity, accountability, and alignment
- Margin leakage is prevented through disciplined decision-making
- Communication across stakeholders is proactive, clear, and consistent
- Opportunities for upsell and relationship expansion are identified and executed
- Files close cleanly with strong financial outcomes and no audit issues
- Own and manage the full lifecycle of each file from first notice of loss through final closeout
- Achieve or exceed gross profit targets across all assigned projects
- Develop and execute accurate scopes of work aligned with project requirements
- Establish pricing strategies that maximize profitability while remaining competitive
- Lead insurer and client negotiations to secure favorable outcomes
- Maintain strict control over change orders to prevent scope creep and margin loss
- Ensure all files maintain audit-ready documentation at every stage
- Manage multiple concurrent projects without loss of control or performance
- Lead project teams to execute work aligned with scope, budget, and timeline
- Protect margin by identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, waste, and rework
- Maintain strong client and adjuster relationships to support long-term growth
- Contribute to business growth through upselling, cross-selling, and brand representation
- Financial Ownership & Accountability – Takes full responsibility for file-level P&L outcomes
- Gross Profit Management – Deep understanding of margin control and profitability drivers
- Scope Development & Control – Builds accurate scopes and enforces discipline throughout execution
- Negotiation Skills – Effectively negotiates with insurers and clients to maximize outcomes
- Project Leadership – Leads teams to execute with clarity, alignment, and accountability
- Documentation Discipline – Maintains consistent, accurate, and audit-ready records
- Operational Control – Manages multiple projects simultaneously without loss of performance
- Decision-Making – Makes timely, informed decisions that protect financial outcomes
- Client Relationship Management – Builds trust and maintains strong external relationships
- Attention to Detail – Ensures precision in scope, pricing, and execution
- Results Orientation – Driven by performance, outcomes, and measurable success
- Adaptability Under Pressure – Thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
- 5+ years of experience in restoration, construction, or related field leadership roles
- Proven experience in both emergency mitigation and reconstruction project delivery
- Demonstrated history of gross profit accountability and financial ownership
- Direct experience negotiating with insurers and managing scope/pricing approvals
- Strong ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with high performance
- Consistent track record of maintaining audit-ready documentation
- Experience operating in a performance-driven, accountability-focused environment
- Valid driver’s license required
- Must be bondable (mandatory requirement)
- Base Salary: $85,000–$95,000
- On-Target Earnings: $110,000-120,000 (Bonus Performance)
- Incentives: Quarterly, uncapped, gross profit-based
- Requirements for Incentive Eligibility:
- Documentation compliance
- Communication standards
- Margin discipline
- Audit approval (non-negotiable)
- Benefits: Health Benefits, RRSP Matching