Estimator - Executive General

Description

• Scope development, negotiation and agreements with customers
• Must use the BELFOR Estimate Format Standards for Xactimate estimates, proposals, etc
• Maintain a construction schedule and work with trades and management to ensure work is completed on time. Identify and present solutions when additional resources are needed.
• Attend BELFOR sponsored operations and safety training courses as required
• Independently manages own work
• Create and adhere to acceptable budgets and address overages as they present themselves
• Must expand and maintain local area clientele in position to refer losses. Clientele is primarily insurance adjusters but may also include community business owners, schools and municipalities. General Estimator book of business is approximately $4M - $8M
• Complete all accident, injury & incident reporting forms as required timely
• Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines
• Create accurate floor plans and multi-level/roof sketches in Xactimate Sketch,
• Coordinate after hours emergency services as directed, including board-ups, water damage, fire and smoke damage and vandalism
• Maintain vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and maintain vehicles in a clean serviceable condition
• Assist in the development and continuing improvement efforts to establish Belfor USA Group, Inc as World Class in the industry.
• Comply with company and department policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.
• Create accurate scopes, very few over/under scopes
• Consistently identify potential site hazards (asbestos, lead paint, mold, etc.)
• Participate in continued training with BELFOR University -- Basic Xactimate training as part of preparation for passing Estimator Level, 2, or 3 User Certification test, dependent on Estimator role. Score required for passing consideration is 85%
• Serve as primary contact with owners, adjusters, and consultants

Requirements

• Frequent lifting over 50 lbs unassisted Sitting for extended periods of time
• Residential estimating experience in excess of $50,000 and Commercial estimating experience in excess of $100,000
• The ability to bend, crouch, or stand as necessary.
• Attention to detail and keen sense of safeguarding other people's property and information
• English literacy and fluency
• Must be able to complete multi-sketches with multi-levels and/or roof sketches with accuracy
• Required to use the BELFOR naming convention for estimates, revised estimates, proposals, change orders, etc.
• Understanding of MSDS Data sheets, and applicability to jobs
• Must demonstrate a knowledge of all local building codes
• Uses BELFOR standard in formatting estimates
• 3 plus years' experience in Construction, Restoration or Contents Estimating
• Must conduct oneself professionally and with courtesy at all times. Must be proactive conveying information and be immediately responsive to requests for information
• Ability to work well with others, maintain professional interaction with co-workers and vendors.
• Professional demeanor and appearance, excellent telephone skills.
• Accurate estimates of all trades using line items in the estimating programs
• Advanced Microsoft offices skills, experience with Xactimate
• Extensive Customer Service experience
• Proficient with investigative demolition, controlled demolition, decontamination structure cleaning and deodorization services
• Manual dexterity needed for keyboarding and other repetitive tasks
• Must be able to identify and accurately scope and estimate unique site-specific conditions and requirements
• Demonstrate proficiency with source removal, decontamination, mitigation, containment, ventilation, contents and deodorization techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Successful completion of BELFOR Estimating Platform Level 2 user certification
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills
• Successful completion of Advanced Xactimate training class in preparation for Estimating platform level 3 User Certification test with a score of 90% National rate and Material invoicing experience
• Must have working knowledge of applicable building codes

Benefits

• Comprehensive understanding of customer service, principles and practices

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance