Estimator

Description

• Consistently identify potential site hazards (asbestos, lead paint, mold, etc.)
• Attend BELFOR sponsored operations and safety training courses as required
• Comply with company and department policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.
• Must use the BELFOR Estimate Format Standards for Xactimate estimates, proposals, etc
• Create and adhere to acceptable budgets and address overages as they present themselves
• Must establish 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.
• Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines
• Scope development, negotiation and agreements with customers
• * Complete all accident, injury & incident reporting forms as required timely
• Create accurate floor plans in Xactimate Sketch
• Serve as primary contact with owners, adjusters, and consultants
• Coordinate after hours emergency services as directed, including board-ups, water damage, fire and smoke damage and vandalism
• 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.
• 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
• * Maintain vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and maintain vehicles in a clean serviceable condition
• Develop and maintain client book of business dependent on Estimator, Senior Estimator, General Estimator, and Executive General Estimator job requirements
• Apply industry TPA Program standards and ensure compliance with requirements. Comprehensive understanding of customer service, principles and practices
• * Independently manages own work
• Assist in the development and continuing improvement efforts to establish Belfor USA Group, Inc as World Class in the industry.

Requirements

• English literacy and fluency
• The ability to bend, crouch, or stand as necessary
• Attention to detail and keen sense of safeguarding other people's property and information
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills
• Must demonstrate a knowledge of all local building codes
• Uses BELFOR standard in formatting estimates
• Demonstrate proficiency with source removal, decontamination, mitigation, containment, ventilation, contents and deodorization techniques
• Professional demeanor and appearance, excellent telephone skills.
• Advanced Microsoft offices skills, experience with Xactimate
• Understanding of MSDS Data sheets, and applicability to jobs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with investigative demolition, controlled demolition, decontamination structure cleaning and deodorization services
• Extensive Customer Service experience
• Must conduct oneself professionally and with courtesy at all times. Must be proactive conveying information and be immediately responsive to requests for information
• Required to use the BELFOR naming convention for estimates, revised estimates, proposals, change orders, etc.
• Ability to work well with others, maintain professional interaction with co-workers and vendors.
• Frequent lifting over 50 lbs unassisted
• Manual dexterity needed for keyboarding and other repetitive tasks
• Must have working knowledge of applicable building codes

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance