Estimator - Senior

BELFOR Franchise Group•Cuddy, PA

17d

About The Position

The Senior Estimator is the third level in the Estimating track. The position creates and manages estimates and jobs in residential, commercial, and industrial lines of business. The Senior Estimator meets with clients, develops quality and competitive estimates using Xactimate, manages work through completion, reviews budgets, and communicates progress with clients and management. The role also develops and maintains local clientele, serves as a primary contact for owners, adjusters, and consultants, and coordinates work with trades and management. It requires compliance with company standards and applicable building codes, customer-service practices, and safety requirements. The position involves occasional after-hours emergency coordination and physical activities including lifting, prolonged sitting, keyboarding, bending, crouching, or standing.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in construction, restoration, or contents estimating.
Residential estimating experience on projects exceeding $50,000 and commercial estimating experience up to $100,000.
Successful completion of BELFOR Estimating Platform Level 1 and Level 2 user certification.
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.
Extensive customer service experience.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience with Xactimate.
Professional demeanor and appearance, with excellent telephone skills.
Ability to work well with others and maintain professional interactions with coworkers and vendors.
Working knowledge of applicable building codes, including local building codes.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Comprehensive understanding of customer service principles and practices.
Frequent lifting of more than 50 pounds without assistance; extended sitting; manual dexterity for keyboarding and other repetitive tasks; ability to bend, crouch, or stand as necessary.

Responsibilities

Create accurate scopes with very few over- or under-scopes.
Create accurate floor plans and multi-level or roof sketches in Xactimate.
Create and adhere to acceptable budgets, addressing overages as they arise.
Use BELFOR naming conventions for estimates, revised estimates, proposals, and change orders.
Maintain a construction schedule and work with trades and management to complete work on time; identify and present solutions when additional resources are needed.
Demonstrate proficiency with source removal, decontamination, mitigation, containment, ventilation, contents, and deodorization techniques.
Demonstrate proficiency with investigative and controlled demolition, structural decontamination cleaning, and deodorization services.
Participate in continued training with BELFOR University, including applicable Basic Xactimate training and certification preparation.
Independently manage own work.
Maintain vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and keep vehicles clean and serviceable.
Complete required accident, injury, and incident reporting forms on time.
Assist in development and continuing 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 who can refer losses, primarily insurance adjusters and potentially community business owners, schools, and municipalities.
Serve as the primary contact for owners, adjusters, and consultants.
Develop scopes, negotiate, and reach agreements with customers.
Format estimates according to BELFOR standards.
Coordinate after-hours emergency services as directed, including board-ups and responses to water damage, fire and smoke damage, and vandalism.
Identify potential site hazards, including asbestos, lead paint, and mold.
Communicate proactively and respond promptly to requests for information; conduct oneself professionally and courteously.
Apply industry TPA Program standards and ensure compliance with requirements.
Work within time constraints to meet specified timelines and safeguard other people's property and information.
Attend BELFOR-sponsored operations and safety training courses as required.