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About the Role
The Estimator position is the second level in our Estimating track, achieved after completion of BELFOR new hire training. This role is responsible for creating and managing estimates and jobs across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Key duties include client interaction, developing competitive estimates using Xactimate, managing projects to completion, reviewing budgets, and communicating progress. The Estimator will also review invoices and labor costs monthly to ensure accurate job costing.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain local clientele referrals, primarily insurance adjusters, but also community business owners, schools, and municipalities.
- Create accurate floor plans in Xactimate Sketch.
- Possess working knowledge of applicable building codes.
- Create and adhere to acceptable budgets, addressing any overages.
- Utilize BELFOR naming conventions for estimates, revised estimates, proposals, and change orders.
- Maintain a construction schedule, collaborating with trades and management to ensure timely completion.
- Identify and present solutions for additional resource needs.
- Demonstrate proficiency in 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, including Basic Xactimate training for Estimator Level 1, 2, or 3 User Certification.
- Independently manage own work.
- Maintain vehicle safety and maintenance inspections, keeping vehicles clean and serviceable.
- Complete all accident, injury, and incident reporting forms timely.
- Possess strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Assist in development and 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 a client book of business according to job requirements for Estimator, Senior Estimator, General Estimator, and Executive General Estimator.
- Serve as the primary contact with owners, adjusters, and consultants.
- Manage scope development, negotiation, and agreements with customers.
- Utilize BELFOR standards in formatting estimates.
- Coordinate after-hours emergency services, including board-ups, water damage, fire and smoke damage, and vandalism.
- Consistently identify potential site hazards such as asbestos, lead paint, and mold.
- Conduct oneself professionally and with courtesy at all times.
- Be proactive in conveying information and immediately responsive to requests for information.
- Apply industry TPA Program standards and ensure compliance with requirements.
- Possess a comprehensive understanding of customer service principles and practices.
- Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines.
- Demonstrate 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.
Skills
- English literacy and fluency
- Understanding of MSDS Data sheets and their applicability to jobs
- Proficiency with Xactimate estimates, proposals, etc., using BELFOR Estimate Format Standards
- Extensive Customer Service experience
- Advanced Microsoft Office 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
Experience Level
- Second level Estimator
About the Company
- BELFOR USA Group, Inc.
Equal Opportunity
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.