Estimator

Description

• Consistently identify potential site hazards (asbestos, lead paint, mold, etc.)
• 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
• Comply with company and department policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.
• Participate in continuing education to advance career in payroll and ensure compliance with most up to date regulations
• Attend BELFOR sponsored operations and safety training courses as required
• 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%
• 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
• Scope development, negotiation and agreements with customers
• Maintain vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and maintain vehicles in a clean serviceable condition
• Complete all accident, injury & incident reporting forms as required timely
• Serve as primary contact with owners, adjusters, and consultants
• Must conduct oneself professionally and with courtesy at all times. Must be proactive conveying information and be immediately responsive to requests for information Comprehensive understanding of customer service, principles and practice. Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines
• 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.
• Create accurate floor plans and multi-level/roof sketches in Xactimate Sketch,
• Create accurate scopes, very few over/under scopes
• 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
• Advanced Microsoft offices skills, experience with Xactimate Professional demeanor and appearance, excellent telephone skills.
• 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
• 3 plus years' experience in Construction, Restoration or Contents Estimating
• Uses BELFOR standard in formatting estimates
• Residential estimating experience in excess of $50,000 and Commercial estimating experience in excess of $100,000
• Demonstrate proficiency with source removal, decontamination, mitigation, containment, ventilation, contents and deodorization techniques
• Must be able to identify and accurately scope and estimate unique site-specific conditions and requirements
• Must be able to complete multi-sketches with multi-levels and/or roof sketches with accuracy
• Accurate estimates of all trades using line items in the estimating programs
• 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
• 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
• Extensive Customer Service experience
• Required to use the BELFOR naming convention for estimates, revised estimates, proposals, change orders, etc.
• Frequent lifting over 50 lbs unassisted
• Ability to work well with others, maintain professional interaction with co-workers and vendors.
• The ability to bend, crouch, or stand as necessary.
• Successful completion of BELFOR Estimating Platform Level 2 user certification
• 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