Estimator - Senior

BELFOR Franchise Group•Chattanooga, TN

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Estimator position is the third level in the Estimating track. This position will be responsible for creating and managing estimates and jobs in the residential, commercial, and industrial lines of business. The role involves meeting with clients, developing quality and competitive estimates using Xactimate software, managing work through completion, reviewing budgets, and communicating progress with clients and management.

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. Senior Estimator book of business is approximately $2M- $4M
Serve as primary contact with owners, adjusters, and consultants
Scope development, negotiation and agreements with customers
Uses BELFOR standard in formatting estimates
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
Apply industry TPA Program standards and ensure compliance with requirements
Comprehensive understanding of customer service, principles and practices
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
3 plus years' experience in Construction, Restoration or Contents Estimating
Residential estimating experience in excess of $50,000 and Commercial estimating experience up to $100,000
Successful completion of BELFOR Estimating Platform Level 1 and 2 user certification
Successful completion of Xactimate Intermediate training class
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.

Responsibilities

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
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.