Estimator, Home Services

Location

California

Posted

87 days ago

Salary

$25 / hour

Seniority

Mid Level

2 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Estimator, Home Services

Casa

• Review incoming job requests including photos, videos, and descriptions and define clear, complete scopes of work • Determine required tasks, materials, tools, and estimated time needed for each job • Ensure scopes are specific enough to be executed without additional clarification • Identify missing or unclear information and proactively follow up with homeowners to fill gaps • Communicate with homeowners to clarify requests, set expectations, and prepare them for upcoming visits • Provide clear, professional, and timely communication to homeowners throughout the pre-visit process • Flag jobs that are out of scope, unsafe, or require licensed specialists • Maintain consistency in scoping standards across all job types • Balance speed and accuracy and scope jobs quickly without sacrificing quality • Incorporate field feedback to continuously improve scoping accuracy • Reduce job failure, rework, and scope creep through better upfront definition • Maintain clean documentation of scopes, notes, and assumptions • Support operations with queue management and prioritization of incoming requests • Identify patterns in mis-scoped jobs and improve guidelines to prevent repeat issues

Job Requirements

  • 2 or more years of hands-on experience in handyman work, construction, maintenance, or a related trade
  • Strong ability to assess jobs remotely using photos, videos, and written descriptions
  • Experience communicating directly with customers or homeowners
  • Working knowledge of common home repair tasks, materials, tools, and time requirements
  • Ability to break down work into clear, actionable scopes
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Ability to manage multiple jobs simultaneously without losing quality
  • Reliable and responsive and does not let work sit or fall through the cracks
  • Ability to work Pacific business hours

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