Position Summary:
Estimator must be able to produce detailed estimates in a timely manner and assist in negotiations with insurance adjusters. Must remain current on marketplace developments, insurance adjusting practices, building code changes and estimating technology advances.
Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday (some days may require more than 8 hours; some weeks may require additional workdays). Will vary, depending on the amount of estimate requests coming into the office. May require long hours throughout the year.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Job requires effective oral and written communication skills combined with excellent listening skills. Must be able to meet multiple, conflicting deadlines. Must be self-motivated, able to set and achieve goals independently with minimum supervision. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Xactimate is a plus. Quickbooks is a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate all construction deficiencies located at Multi-family properties and determine improvements necessary for code compliance and to meet applicable minimum property standards.
- Create comprehensive scope of work to repair property issues as requested by management.
- Work with Senior Estimator to ensure the customer receives an accurate cost estimate of damages.
- Complete forms necessary for the delivery of a complete bid package and follow customer scope of work accurately.
- Inspect job sites with client and adjuster to prepare detailed scopes of work and repair estimates in Xactimate in a timely manner.
- Communicate effectively and negotiate settlements with insurance adjusters.
- Facilitate communications between the adjuster and the client.
- Provide Operations with appropriate scopes of work. Help with hard cost estimating.
- Work with office staff to ensure they have all the proper documentation during each phase of the bidding process.
- Assist in providing proper information for invoicing.
- Knowledgeable of the Building and Construction industry, including but not limited to, materials, methods, and the tools involved in Construction or Repair of all aspects of the Multi-Family industry. Includes understanding Multi-Family construction drawings and specifications.
- Must be familiar with quantity material and labor take-off means and methods.
- Use critical thinking and problem solving to recognize construction issues as well as identify solutions to repair the construction deficiencies.
- Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned by lead Estimator or Regional Director of Construction.
Skills:
- Communicate effectively with Company staff, contractors, and customers both orally and written.
- Foster positive attitude towards staff, contractors, and customers.
- Maintain a cooperative and collaborative working relationship with a variety of Company staff, contractors and customers.
- Travel as assigned.
- Speak, read, and write the English language with proficiency.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Construction Estimating: 1 year (Preferred)
- Xactimate: 1 year (Preferred)
- Multifamily Construction: 1 year (Preferred)