Estimate Review Specialist Sr.

Sedgwick•Telecommuter AZ, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Estimate Review Specialist Sr. PRIMARY PURPOSE: To review all estimates and supporting documentation submitted by contractors/adjusters, using various estimating applications; to ensure estimates follow client and regulatory requirements and meet Property guidelines; to serve as a subject matter expert on property restoration scope.

Requirements

Five (5) years of experience in insurance adjusting or construction background or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Strong working knowledge of repair practices/construction estimating
Excellent oral and written communication skills
PC literate, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to perform multiple tasks and set priorities
Strong customer service skills
Ability to work independently or in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in building construction from an accredited college or university preferred.
Experience using Xactimate estimating software preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts quality reviews of contractor documentation for repair estimates to ensure it meets local area codes, industry and manufacturer requirements, and is within the guidelines of the carrier and Property Repair Solutions.
Negotiates with adjusters, contractors, and others as necessary to reach agreement on final scope.
Creates, reviews, and sends fair and accurate estimates through various platforms.
Records data around initial estimates reviewed, number of reviews, and rejections on all files.
Identifies any differences and validates that any differences are justified in accordance with standard industry practices or code.
Reviews justifications and uses independent judgment and discretion
Aides contractors on how to handle specific types of repairs.
Writes estimates including but not limited to: supporting items to meet safety and/or other local/state/federal agency requirements, type and content of supporting documentation for accounts receivable, and scope differences.
Receives and responds to e-mails/communications from Contractors or from Carriers regarding questions.
Provides input for the establishment and update of storm guidelines.
Determines if emergency repairs are appropriate to be made (met technical requirements for temporary repairs) and authorizes Contractors to perform the justified services.
Monitors, assists, tracks, and provides approval for all claims that are re-inspected by the Carrier.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supports the organization's quality program(s).
Travels as required.