Sr Appraiser, Property

Definity Financial; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company located in Mississauga is seeking a skilled Estimator to ensure compliance with Property Vendor Program instructions and collaborate with vendor partners. The ideal candidate has a strong background in construction estimating, is bilingual in English and French, and possesses a solid understanding of both residential and commercial building codes. The role requires the ability to work efficiently under pressure and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Salary ranging from $58,100 to $106,900.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Construction Estimator or Project Manager in the insurance restoration industry.
• Solid understanding of residential and commercial construction terminology.
• Able to remain calm under pressure in a busy work environment.

Responsibilities

• Review compliance to Property Vendor Program Instructions and manage estimating platforms.
• Collaborate with vendor partners to improve relationships and support.
• Conduct research and provide recommendations on pricing and unit costing.

Skills

Construction Estimator

Bilingualism (English/French)

Teamwork

Understanding of building codes

Tools

Xactware/Xactimate

Verisk estimating software

Job description

What can you expect in this role?

• Reviewing and ensuring compliance to Property Vendor Program Instructions for estimates and have a proficient working knowledge of the Xactware/Xactimate (Verisk) suite of software.
• Complete national property desk audits/virtual re-inspectionswithin the current Program Instructions/National Service Level Agreement
• Estimate writing through our Express program
• Provides technical expertise pertaining to structural property damage to Regional Management and Claim handlers nationally
• Collaborate with all Definity Repair Partners to build positive working relationships
• Monitors estimating platforms to ensure vendors adhere to the Contractor Program Instruction
• Works closely with national vendor partners on programs, pricing and protocols
• Works closely with national vendor partners, providing support with the effective use of estimating software programs where required
• Background and ability to read and interpret industry standard scope / estimates
• Provides technical consultation on environmental losses where required
• Researches newest technology and makes recommendations both internally and externally about adopting same
• Promotes Definity’s claims programs during vendor visits
• Assists with complaint handling and dispute resolution as needed
• Maintains a high level of expertise in all estimating software and hardware
• Conducts research and makes recommendations on regional pricing and unit costing issues as needed
• Participates in projects and other initiatives as assigned by Claims Management Team

What do you bring to the role?

• Experience as a Construction Estimator, Project Manager, Project Manager Assistant, or project site manager within the insurance restoration industry. Commercial Building Construction Experience is an asset.
• Bilingualism is a strong asset (English/French)
• Understanding of provincial and national building codes along with a solid understanding of residential and commercial construction terminology
• Solid understanding of verisk estimating software suite of programs.
• Professional, friendly and courteous in all interactions whether with co-workers, customers or vendor partners
• Able to remain calm under pressure and perform well in a busy work environment with limited supervisory interaction
• Must value teamwork, ownership and flexibility

Salary range is $58,100 - $106,900