Now Hiring
Construction
Sales Estimator.
We’re looking for someone who understands construction—but more importantly, someone who enjoys working with people.
Job Type
Full Time
Pay
$75,000 – $120,000
Per Year
Work Location
In-person, office, field
Experience
Construction – 5 Years
Xactimate – 1 year
Full Job Description
Construction Sales Estimator
Build Relationships. Solve Problems. Win Projects.
MSB Building & Restoration is a well-established restoration and general contractor serving residential and commercial clients throughout Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County.
We specialize in rebuilding properties after water, fire, mold, and other property damage, remodels and helping clients navigate challenging situations with professionalism, urgency, and expertise.
We’re looking for someone who understands construction-but more importantly, someone who enjoys working with people.
This is NOT a Project Manager or Superintendent position.
We’re seeking an experienced estimator who is confident meetine with clients, developine accurate scoces of work.i preparing estimates, presenting proposals, and earning the client’s trust to secure signed contracts.
What you’ll do
No two days are the same. You’ll meet with clients, conduct site inspections develop scopes of work,
prepare estimates, present proposals, and guide clients through the contracting process.
Meet with
clients
Site inspections
and job walks
Develop detailed scopes of work
Prepare estimates and proposals
Build relationships, earn signed contracts
- Meet with homeowners, commercial property owners, property managers, and insurance adjusters
- Conduct site inspections and job walks
- Develop detailed scopes of work for residential and commercial reconstruction projects
- Prepare accurate project estimates and budgets
- Present proposals and explain pricing with confidence
- Build strong client relationships and earn signed contracts
- Coordinate with our Senior Estimator and Production Team to ensure a seamless project handoff
- Maintain organized documentation throughout the pre-construction process
- Represent MSB with professionalism and integrity in every client interaction
What Success Looks Like
This Role Is Probably a Great Fit If…
- You enjoy meeting new people and building long-term relationships.
- You like solving construction challenges—not just pricing them.
- You can confidently discuss construction methods, materials, and project costs with clients.
- You take pride in earning a client’s trust and helping them move forward after a difficult property loss.
- You enjoy both the technical side of estimating and the business development side of winning projects.
This Role Is Probably NOT a Fit If…
- You’re looking primarily for a Project Manager or Superintendent role.
- Your experience has been limited to managing construction after contracts are already signed.
- You prefer estimating from behind a desk with little client interaction.
- You don’t enjoy presenting proposals or asking for the sale.
The right person for this role can:
- Walk a property and identify what needs to be rebuilt
- Develop an accurate and complete scope of work
- Prepare competitive, well-supported estimates
- Clearly explain construction recommendations to clients
- Build trust through professionalism and communication
- Convert opportunities into signed reconstruction contracts
- Create a smooth transition from estimating to production
What We’re Looking For (Required)
- 5+ years of experience estimating residential and/or commercial construction projects
- Working knowledge of Xactimate estimating software with the ability to create and manage accurate estimates
- Experience preparing estimates for remodeling, reconstruction, renovation, or insurance repair projects
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and sequencing
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously
Preferred
- Restoration or insurance reconstruction experience
- Experience estimating fire, water, mold, or other property damage repairs
- Experience working directly with homeowners, commercial property owners, and insurance adjusters
- Experience with insurance claims and coverages
- Existing industry relationships or referral network
Join a team that
makes a difference.
Help homeowners and businesses rebuild and move forward after
life’s unexpected events.
Why Join MSB?
- Established and respected restoration and reconstruction company, started in 2002
- Collaborative, experienced team with strong operational support
- Diverse mix of residential and commercial reconstruction projects
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on company growth
- A role that combines construction expertise with relationship-building and business development
Employee-Owned Company
At MSB, employee ownership means you’re more than an employee—you have a stake in the company’s future. Our team receives company stock that can increase in value as MSB grows, as well as profit-sharing bonuses. The work we do together helps build both the company and our own financial futures.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Available
Company Stock
Employee Owned
Paid Time Off
Up to 28 Days/Year
(Including your birthday)
Vision Insurance
Available
Dental Insurance
Available