Estimator - Restoration & Insurance Claims

Volarify; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Volarify in Macomb, MI is seeking an Estimator to join our residential, commercial, and industrial teams. You will create and manage estimates and jobs, meet with clients, and use Xactimate to develop competitive budgets.

The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to codes, budgets, and timely communication with clients and management. Training leads to Estimator Level certification and you will work to safeguard project costs and timelines.

Qualifications

• English literacy and fluency.
• Understanding of MSDS/SDS data sheets and their applicability to jobs.
• Ability to follow company estimate-formatting standards for Xactimate estimates, proposals, and related documents.
• Extensive customer service experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience with Xactimate.
• Professional demeanor and appearance with excellent telephone skills.
• Ability to work well with others and maintain professional interactions with coworkers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain local-area clientele in a position to refer losses.
• Create accurate floor plans in Xactimate Sketch.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable building codes.
• Create and adhere to acceptable budgets and address overages as they present themselves.
• Follow company naming conventions for estimates, revised estimates, proposals, change orders, and related documentation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all applicable 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.
• Demonstrate proficiency with investigative demolition, controlled demolition, decontamination structure cleaning, and deodorization services.
• Participate in continued company training, including basic Xactimate training, as preparation for passing the applicable Estimator Level 1, 2, or 3 User Certification test, depending on the Estimator role.
• Independently manage assigned work.
• Maintain vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and keep vehicles in a clean, serviceable condition.
• Complete all accident, injury, and incident reporting forms as required and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Assist in development and continuous improvement efforts to establish the company as a world-class organization in the industry.
• Comply with company and department policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.

Skills

English literacy

MSDS/SDS data

Xactimate

Customer service

MS Office

Phone communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Xactimate

MS Office

Job description

Volarify in Macomb, MI is seeking an Estimator to join our residential, commercial, and industrial teams. You will create and manage estimates and jobs, meet with clients, and use Xactimate to develop competitive budgets.

The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to codes, budgets, and timely communication with clients and management. Training leads to Estimator Level certification and you will work to safeguard project costs and timelines.