Restoration Estimator - Loss

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

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.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Create the written estimate for work in the carrier-preferred estimating software, such as Xactimate or Core Logic 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

• High School diploma or GED required; 2+ years of construction estimating experience; equivalent combination of education and experience
• Restoration industry experience preferred
• 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