Restoration Estimator -Large Loss

JENKINS SERVICES GROUP•Kent, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for estimating large and/or complex construction jobs, negotiating job scopes, and ratifying contract amounts. It is expected that this person builds and maintains relationships with clients. This is a full-time position.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
2+ years of construction estimating experience
Basic math skills (equivalent to those needed at a GED level)
Regularly required to climb roofs, crawl into confined spaces such as attics and crawl spaces, which includes being able to carry a 28 ladder from their truck and setting it up at the roof line of the associated property
Excellent customer service and communication skills using English language
Great attitude, trustworthy, dependable, and a pleasant personality
Able to pass a background check, driving record check, and regular employee drug screenings
Must possess the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, construction documents, and procedure manuals.
Demonstrate the ability to write routine reports, correspondence and the ability to speak effectively to customers and/or employees of organization.
Knowledge of industry-related software including the Xactware and CoreLogic Claims software suites
Able to touch type
Familiar with software like Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form in the English language.
The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Restoration industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

Create the written estimate for work in the carrier-preferred estimating software, such as Xactimate or CoreLogic Mobile Claims; or Jenkins preferred estimating method if the job is not insurance related
Interface with clients and insurance representatives throughout the estimating phase
Handle full negotiation of project through to estimate approval by insurance carrier or client
Schedule and execute regular onsite meetings with client and Project Manager
Prepare construction contract and coordinate contract ratification
Assist Project Management team in producing change orders and supplements
All other duties as assigned