Estimator - Restoration & Insurance Claims

Volarify; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Volarify is seeking an Estimator in Troy, MI to create and manage estimates across residential, commercial, and industrial lines. You will meet with clients, develop competitive estimates using Xactimate, manage work through completion, and review budgets to keep costs in check.

Responsibilities include building local clientele, drafting precise floor plans in Xactimate Sketch, and ensuring adherence to codes and schedules. Training leading to Estimator levels 1–3 will be provided.

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.
• 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

Advanced Microsoft Office

Professional demeanor

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Tools

Xactimate

Job description

Volarify is seeking an Estimator in Troy, MI to create and manage estimates across residential, commercial, and industrial lines. You will meet with clients, develop competitive estimates using Xactimate, manage work through completion, and review budgets to keep costs in check.

Responsibilities include building local clientele, drafting precise floor plans in Xactimate Sketch, and ensuring adherence to codes and schedules. Training leading to Estimator levels 1–3 will be provided.