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, manage work through completion, review budgets and communicate progress with clients and management.
• Respond to regional and potentially CAT situations for clients.
• 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.
• Have working knowledge of applicable building codes.
• Create and adhere to acceptable budgets and address overages as they present themselves.
• Use the BELFOR naming convention for estimates, revised estimates, proposals, change orders, etc.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of all local building codes.
• 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, dependent on Estimator role.
• Score required for passing consideration is 85%.
• Independently manages own work.
• Maintain vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and maintain vehicles in a clean serviceable condition.
• Complete all accident, injury & incident reporting forms as required timely.
• Show strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills.
• Show excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Participate in continuing education to advance career in payroll and ensure compliance with most up to date regulations.
• Aid 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Serve as primary contact with owners, adjusters, and consultants.
• Able to identify and accurately scope and estimate unique site-specific conditions and requirements.
• Scope development, negotiation and agreements with customers.
• Uses BELFOR standard in formatting estimates.
• Accurate estimates of all trades using line items in the estimating programs.
• Coordinate after hours emergency services as directed, including board-ups, water damage, fire and smoke damage and vandalism.
• Consistently identify potential site hazards (asbestos, lead paint, mold, etc.).
• Conduct oneself professionally and with courtesy at all times.
• Convey 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.
• Attention to detail and keen sense of safeguarding other people's property and information.
• 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%.
• National rate and Material invoicing experience.
• English literacy and fluency.
• Understanding of MSDS Data sheets, and applicability to jobs.
• Use the BELFOR Estimate Format Standards for Xactimate estimates, proposals, etc.
• Extensive Customer Service experience.
• Advanced Microsoft offices skills, experience with Xactimate Professional demeanor and appearance, excellent telephone skills.
• Ability to work well with others, maintain professional interaction with co-workers and vendors.