Estimator / Sales

BELFOR Property Restoration, Inc • Alexander, AR • 18h ago

Compensation and Benefits

BELFOR and BELFOR Franchise Group (BFG) offer competitive pay and a wide range of benefit options including, but not limited to, 401(k) with match, medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Position Overview

The Estimator -- Sales position is the first/entry level in our Estimating track. This position will be responsible for creating and managing estimates and job in the residential, commercial, and industrial lines of business. This position will be responsible to meet with clients, develop quality and competitive estimates using Xactimate software, manage work through completion, review budgets and communicate progress with clients and management. Estimators will review invoices and labor timely to ensure costs are included in the job costs monthly. Upon completion of required BELFOR training, qualified candidate will achieve the appropriate level Estimator title and position.

Responsibilities

Must establish 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.

Create accurate floor plans in Xactimate Sketch

Must have working knowledge of applicable building codes

Create and adhere to acceptable budgets and address overages as they present themselves

Required to use the BELFOR naming convention for estimates, revised estimates, proposals, change orders, etc.

Must 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

Proficient with investigative demolition, controlled demolition, decontamination structure cleaning and deodorization services

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

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

Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Assist 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

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

Uses BELFOR standard in formatting estimates

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.)

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

English literacy and fluency

Understanding of MSDS Data sheets, and applicability to jobs

Must use the BELFOR Estimate Format Standards for Xactimate estimates, proposals, etc

Extensive Customer Service experience

Advanced Microsoft offices skills.

Professional demeanor and appearance, excellent telephone skills.

Ability to work well with others, maintain professional interaction with co-workers and vendors.

Physical Demands

Frequent lifting over 50 lbs unassisted

Sitting for extended periods of time

Manual dexterity needed for keyboarding and other repetitive tasks

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