Estimator - Senior

BELFOR Holdings•Cuddy, PA

17d

About The Position

The Senior Estimator is the third level in the Estimating track. The role creates and manages estimates and jobs across residential, commercial, and industrial lines of business. Senior Estimators meet with clients, develop competitive estimates using Xactimate, manage work through completion, review budgets, and communicate progress to clients and management. They also maintain client relationships, coordinate work with trades and management, and help ensure projects meet schedule, budget, quality, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in construction, restoration, or contents estimating.
Residential estimating experience exceeding $50,000 and commercial estimating experience up to $100,000.
Successful completion of BELFOR Estimating Platform Level 1 and Level 2 user certifications.
Successful completion of Xactimate Intermediate training.
Experience with national rate and material invoicing.
English literacy and fluency.
Understanding of MSDS data sheets and their applicability to jobs.
Use of BELFOR Estimate Format Standards for Xactimate estimates, proposals, and related documents.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience with Xactimate.
Extensive customer service experience and a comprehensive understanding of customer service principles and practices.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of applicable local building codes.
Ability to work under time constraints and meet specific timelines.
Attention to detail and care in safeguarding other people's property and information.
Professional demeanor and appearance, with excellent telephone skills.
Ability to work well with others and maintain professional interactions with co-workers and vendors.
Ability to maintain a local client book of business; the Senior Estimator book of business is approximately $2 million to $4 million.
Frequent lifting of more than 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to sit for extended periods, perform keyboarding and other repetitive tasks, and bend, crouch, or stand as necessary.

Responsibilities

Create accurate scopes, floor plans, and multi-level or roof sketches in Xactimate Sketch.
Create and adhere to acceptable budgets, addressing overages as they arise.
Use BELFOR naming conventions and formatting standards for estimates, revised estimates, proposals, and change orders.
Maintain construction schedules and coordinate with trades and management to complete work on time.
Identify and present solutions when additional resources are needed.
Demonstrate proficiency in source removal, decontamination, mitigation, containment, ventilation, contents, and deodorization techniques.
Perform investigative and controlled demolition, structural decontamination, cleaning, and deodorization services.
Participate in continued training through BELFOR University and estimator certification preparation.
Independently manage assigned work.
Maintain vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and keep vehicles clean and serviceable.
Complete required accident, injury, and incident reporting forms promptly.
Assist with development and continuous improvement efforts to establish BELFOR USA Group, Inc. as a world-class industry organization.
Comply with company and department policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.
Expand and maintain local clientele able to refer losses, primarily insurance adjusters and also community business owners, schools, and municipalities.
Serve as the primary contact for owners, adjusters, and consultants.
Develop scopes, negotiate, and reach agreements with customers.
Coordinate after-hours emergency services as directed, including board-ups and water, fire, smoke, and vandalism damage response.
Identify potential site hazards, including asbestos, lead paint, and mold.
Conduct oneself professionally and courteously, proactively communicate information, and respond promptly to requests.
Apply industry TPA Program standards and ensure compliance with requirements.
Attend BELFOR-sponsored operations and safety training courses as required.