Estimator - Senior

Senior Estimator Responsibilities

• Create accurate scopes, very few over/under scopes
• Create and adhere to acceptable budgets and address overages as they present themselves
• Manage work through completion
• Review budgets and communicate progress with clients and management
• 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
• Independently manage 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
• Aid in the development and continuing improvement efforts to establish Belfor USA Group, Inc as World Class in the industry

Senior Estimator 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
• Serve as primary contact with owners, adjusters, and consultants
• Scope development, negotiation and agreements with customers
• Uses BELFOR standard in formatting estimates
• Coordinate after hours emergency services as directed, including board-ups, water damage, fire and smoke damage and vandalism
• Conduct oneself professionally and with courtesy at all times
• Identify potential site hazards (asbestos, lead paint, mold, etc.)
• Must conduct oneself professionally and with courtesy at all times
• Must be proactive conveying information and be immediately responsive to requests for information
• Apply industry TPA Program standards and ensure compliance with requirements
• Comprehensive understanding of customer service, principles and practices
• 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 up to $100,000
• Successful completion of BELFOR Estimating Platform Level 1 and 2 user certification
• Successful completion of Xactimate Intermediate training class
• National rate and Material invoicing experience
• English literacy and fluency
• Understanding of MSDS Data sheets, and applicability to jobs
• 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
• Working knowledge of Encircle is preferred

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting over 50 lbs unassisted
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Manual dexterity needed for keyboarding and other repetitive tasks
• The ability to bend, crouch, or stand as necessary