Cost Estimator Immediate Need

BELFOR and BELFOR Franchise Group (BFG) offer competitive pay and a wide range of benefit options including, but not limited to, 401(k) with match, medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, and paid time off.

The Estimator position is the second level in our Estimating track, and achieved after completion of BELFOR new hire training tasks. This position will be responsible for creating and managing estimates and job in the residential, commercial, and industrial lines of business. This position will be responsible to meet with clients, develop quality and competitive estimates using Xactimate software, manage work through completion, review budgets and communicate progress with clients and management. Estimators will review invoices and labor timely to ensure costs are included in the job costs monthly. Upon completion of required BELFOR training, qualified candidate will achieve the appropriate level Estimator title and position.

Must establish 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.

Create accurate floor plans in Xactimate Sketch

Must have working knowledge of applicable building codes

Must demonstrate a knowledge of all local building codes

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

Maintain vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and maintain vehicles in a clean serviceable condition

Comply with company and department policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.

Develop and maintain client book of business dependent on Estimator, Senior Estimator, General Estimator, and Executive General Estimator job requirements

Serve as primary contact with owners, adjusters, and consultants

Scope development, negotiation and agreements with customers

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 be proactive conveying information and be immediately responsive to requests for information

Comprehensive understanding of customer service, principles and practices

Attend BELFOR sponsored operations and safety training courses as required

English literacy and fluency

Understanding of MSDS Data sheets, and applicability to jobs

Extensive Customer Service experience

Advanced Microsoft office skills, experience with Xactimate

Professional demeanor and appearance, excellent telephone skills.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.