Mitigation and Construction Estimator

belforusa; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BELFOR USA Group, Inc. is seeking a General Estimator to create and manage estimates for residential, commercial, and industrial losses using Xactimate.

You will meet with clients, develop accurate scopes, manage work through completion, and communicate progress with clients and management. Responsibilities include multi-sketching in Xactimate Sketch, adhering to BELFOR formats, maintaining schedules, and staying current with codes and safety standards while delivering high-quality, timely

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in Construction, Restoration or Contents Estimating
• Residential estimating experience, Commercial estimating experience
• Successful completion of BELFOR Estimating Platform Level 2 user certification
• Successful completion of Advanced Xactimate training for Level 3 with 90% score
• English literacy and fluency
• Understanding of MSDS data sheets and applicability to jobs
• BELFOR Estimate Format Standards for estimates
• Extensive Customer Service experience
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to work well with others and maintain professional interaction

Responsibilities

• Complete multi-sketches with multi-levels and/or roof sketches with accuracy
• Create accurate scopes with minimal over/under scopes
• Create accurate floor plans and roof sketches in Xactimate Sketch
• Maintain knowledge of applicable building codes
• Adhere to BELFOR naming conventions for estimates and proposals
• Review budgets and communicate progress to clients and management
• Maintain construction schedules and coordinate with trades to meet deadlines
• Proficiency with decontamination and mitigation processes and related services
• Participate in BELFOR University training for Xactimate certifications
• Independently manage own work and maintain vehicle safety
• Complete all injury and incident reporting forms timely
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Support ongoing education to advance payroll compliance
• Contribute to Belfor USA Group, Inc industry leadership
• Comply with policies and standards

Skills

Xactimate

Client relationships

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Office

Team collaboration

Tools

Xactimate Sketch

BELFOR Estimating Platform

MS Excel

Job description

The General Estimator position is the fourth level in our Estimating track. This position will be responsible for creating and managing estimates and job 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, 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 present themselves
• Required to use the BELFOR naming convention for estimates, revised estimates, proposals, change orders, etc.
• Must demonstrate a 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, or 3 User Certification test, dependent on Estimator role. 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 offices 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.