Senior Construction Estimator - Restoration & Claims

belforusa; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

BELFOR USA Group, Inc in New York seeks a General Estimator to create and manage estimates for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. You will meet with clients, develop competitive estimates using Xactimate, and guide work from scope through completion.

You will work with regional to national clients, review budgets with management, and maintain schedules while coordinating with trades. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of building codes are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to complete multi-sketches with multi-levels and/or roof sketches with accuracy.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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
• 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.
• Demonstrate proficiency with decontamination and mitigation techniques
• Provide continuing education to advance career in payroll and regulations
• Assist in development and improvement efforts to establish BELFOR USA Group, Inc as World Class in the industry

Skills

Multi-sketching

Analytical skills

Client communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Xactimate

Xactimate Sketch

BELFOR Estimating Format Standards

Job description

BELFOR USA Group, Inc in New York seeks a General Estimator to create and manage estimates for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. You will meet with clients, develop competitive estimates using Xactimate, and guide work from scope through completion.

You will work with regional to national clients, review budgets with management, and maintain schedules while coordinating with trades. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of building codes are essential.