Construction Estimator - General

BELFOR Property Restoration, Inc • Ronkonkoma, NY • 3h 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.Compensation and Benefits

Position Overview

The General Estimator position is the fourth 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. General Estimator's clientele shifts to large loss insurance adjustors, brokers and commercial clients. Territory expands to large regional area with some national clientele. GE's respond to regional and potentially CAT situations for their clients

Responsibilities

Must be able to 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,

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. 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

Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Participate in continuing education to advance career in payroll and ensure compliance with most up to date regulations

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

Must 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

Must be 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.)

Must conduct oneself professionally and with courtesy at all times. Must be proactive conveying 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

Must 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.

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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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