Mitigation and Construction Estimator

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 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.
• Manage own work independently.
• Ensure vehicles are in a clean serviceable condition and maintain safety inspections.
• Complete 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.
• Serve as primary contact with owners, adjusters, and consultants.
• Identify and accurately scope and estimate unique site-specific conditions and requirements.
• Scope development, negotiation and agreements with customers.
• Accurately estimate 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 proactively and be immediately responsive to requests for information.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of customer service, principles and practice.
• Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines.
• Show attention to detail and a 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.
• Comprehensive understanding of customer service, principles and practice.
• Advanced Microsoft offices skills, experience with Xactimate Professional.
• Advanced Customer Service experience.
• Advanced physical demands such as frequent lifting over 50 lbs unassisted, sitting for extended periods of time, manual dexterity needed for keyboarding and other repetitive tasks, and the ability to bend, crouch, or stand as necessary.