Construction Estimator - General

Responsibilities

• Create and manage estimates and jobs in residential, commercial, and industrial lines of business.
• Meet with clients, develop quality and competitive estimates using Xactimate software, and manage work through completion.
• Review budgets and communicate progress with clients and management.
• Respond to large loss insurance adjustors, brokers, and commercial clients.
• Manage territory expansion to large regional areas with some national clientele.
• Respond to regional and potentially Catastrophe (CAT) situations for clients.

Requirements

• Complete multi-sketches with multi-levels and/or roof sketches with accuracy.
• Create accurate scopes, very few over/under scopes.
• Create accurate floor plans and multi-level/roof sketches in Xactimate Sketch.
• 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.
• Demonstrate proficiency with source removal, decontamination, mitigation, containment, ventilation, contents and deodorization techniques.
• Participate in continued training with BELFOR University – Basic Xactimate training as part of preparation for passing Estimator Level, 2, or 3 User Certification test.
• Independently manage own work.
• Conduct oneself professionally and with courtesy at all times.
• Attend BELFOR sponsored operations and safety training courses as required.

Qualifications

• 3 plus years' experience in Construction, Restoration or Contents Estimating.
• Residential estimating experience in excess of $50,000 and Commercial estimating experience in excess of $100,000.
• Successful completion of BELFOR Estimating Platform Level 2 user certification.
• Successful completion of Advanced Xactimate training class in preparation for Estimating platform level 3 User Certification test with a score of 90%.
• Comprehensive understanding of customer service, principles and practice.
• Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines.
• Attend BELFOR sponsored operations and safety training courses as required.