Estimator - General

BELFOR Property Restoration; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BELFOR Property Restoration in Livonia, Michigan, is seeking a General Estimator responsible for creating and managing estimates across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. This role involves meeting clients, developing competitive estimates using Xactimate, and managing projects through completion, ensuring adherence to budgets and communicating progress with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction and estimating, excellent analytical skills, and a proven track record in customer service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in construction, restoration, or estimating.
• Experience with residential and commercial estimating.
• Successful completion of Xactimate training.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage estimates for various projects.
• Meet with clients to develop competitive estimates.
• Ensure work is completed on time and within budget.

Skills

Construction experience

Restoration estimating

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BELFOR Estimating Platform Level 2 user certification

Advanced Xactimate training class

Tools

Xactimate software

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Estimator Position

The General Estimator position is the fourth level in our Estimating track. This position will be responsible for creating and managing estimates and jobs 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, with 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 arise
• Required to use the BELFOR naming convention for estimates, revised estimates, proposals, change orders, etc.
• Must demonstrate 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, 3 User Certification test; 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 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

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.