Senior Estimator – Restoration & Insurance Claims

belforusa; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BELFOR USA Group, Inc. seeks a General Estimator to create and manage estimates for residential, commercial and industrial jobs.

You will meet clients, develop quality, competitive estimates using Xactimate, and oversee work through completion while communicating progress to clients and management. Responsibilities include accurate multi-sketching, floor plans, adherence to BELFOR estimating standards, budgeting, and collaboration with trades.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in Construction, Restoration or Contents Estimating.
• Residential estimating >$50,000 and Commercial estimating >$100,000.
• BELFOR Estimating Platform Level 2 certification.
• Advanced Xactimate training for Level 3 with 90% score and material invoicing experience.
• English literacy and fluency.
• Understanding of MSDS data sheets and applicability to jobs.
• BELFOR Estimate Format Standards for Xactimate estimates and proposals.
• Extensive customer service experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills; proficiency with Xactimate; professional demeanor.
• Ability to work well with others; professional interaction with co-workers and vendors.

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.
• Use BELFOR naming convention for estimates, revised estimates, proposals, change orders, etc.
• Maintain a construction schedule and work with trades and management to ensure work is completed on time.
• 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 and pass Estimator Level 2/3 certification depending on role.
• Independently manages own work.
• Maintain vehicle safety and maintenance inspections.
• Complete all accident, injury & incident reporting forms timely.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attend BELFOR sponsored operations and safety training courses as required.

Skills

Construction estimating

Estimating software

Customer service

MS Excel

Tools

Xactimate

BELFOR Estimating Platform

Microsoft Office

Job description

BELFOR USA Group, Inc. seeks a General Estimator to create and manage estimates for residential, commercial and industrial jobs.

You will meet clients, develop quality, competitive estimates using Xactimate, and oversee work through completion while communicating progress to clients and management. Responsibilities include accurate multi-sketching, floor plans, adherence to BELFOR estimating standards, budgeting, and collaboration with trades.