Estimator

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain local area clientele to refer losses.
• Create accurate floor plans in Xactimate Sketch.
• Develop quality and competitive estimates using Xactimate software.
• Manage work through completion, review budgets, and communicate progress with clients and management.
• Review invoices and labor to ensure costs are included in job costs monthly.
• Manage own work independently.
• Maintain vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and keep vehicles in a clean, serviceable condition.
• Complete all accident, injury & incident reporting forms as required timely.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Achieve proficiency with source removal, decontamination, mitigation, containment, ventilation, contents and deodorization techniques.
• Participate in continued training with BELFOR University.
• Independently manage own work.
• Identify and present solutions when additional resources are needed.
• Conduct oneself professionally and with courtesy at all times.
• Be proactive in conveying information and be immediately responsive to requests for information.
• Ensure compliance with industry TPA Program standards.
• Comply with company and department policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.

Requirements

• Develop and maintain client book of business dependent on Estimator, Senior Estimator, General Estimator, and Executive General Estimator job requirements.
• Serve as primary contact with owners, adjusters, and consultants.
• Scope development, negotiation, and agreements with customers.
• Coordinate after-hours emergency services as directed, including board-ups, water damage, fire and smoke damage, and vandalism.
• Identify and present solutions when potential site hazards are identified (asbestos, lead paint, mold, etc.).
• Conduct oneself professionally and with courtesy at all times.
• Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines.
• Attend BELFOR sponsored operations and safety training courses as required.

Qualifications

• English literacy and fluency.
• Understanding of MSDS Data sheets and their applicability to jobs.
• Use of the BELFOR Estimate Format Standards for Xactimate estimates, proposals, etc.
• Extensive Customer Service experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, experience with Xactimate.
• Professional demeanor and appearance, excellent telephone skills.
• Ability to work well with others, maintain professional interactions with co-workers and vendors.