Estimator Stelton Consulting White Plains, NY Job Details Full-time $100,000 - $120,000 a year 22 hours ago Qualifications Safety data sheet (SDS) reading Construction negotiation Water damage restoration Phone communication In-person customer service Residential construction experience English Fire restoration Estimating software for insurance claims Client invoicing Xactimate Client management Coordinating with insurance clients Estimating construction project budgets Commercial construction experience Scope management Cost estimate preparation Productivity software Emergency management coordination Achieving project delivery timelines Restoration project estimation Repair estimation Full Job Description Job description: The General Estimator position is the fourth level in our Estimating track. 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. General Estimator's clientele shifts to large loss insurance adjustors, brokers and commercial clients. Territory expands to large regional area with some national clientele. GE's respond to regional and potentially CAT situations for their clients.

Job description:

The General Estimator position is the fourth level in our Estimating track. 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. General Estimator's clientele shifts to large loss insurance adjustors, brokers and commercial clients. Territory expands to large regional area with some national clientele. GE's respond to regional and potentially CAT situations for their clients Requirements Must expand 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. General Estimator book of business is approximately $4M - $8M Serve as primary contact with owners, adjusters, and consultants Must be able to identify and accurately scope and estimate unique site-specific conditions and requirements Scope development, negotiation and agreements with customers Uses BELFOR standard in formatting estimates Accurate estimates of all trades using line items in the estimating programs 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 conduct oneself professionally and with courtesy at all times. Must be proactive conveying information and be immediately responsive to requests for information Comprehensive understanding of customer service, principles and practice. Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines Attention to detail and keen sense of safeguarding other people's property and information Attend BELFOR sponsored operations and safety training courses as required

Qualifications:

3+ years' experience in Construction, Restoration or Contents Estimating Residential estimating experience in excess of $50,000 and Commercial estimating experience in excess of $100,000 Successful completion of BELFOR Estimating Platform Level 2 user certification Successful completion of Advanced Xactimate training class in preparation for Estimating platform level 3 User Certification test with a score of 90% National rate and Material invoicing experience English literacy and fluency Understanding of MSDS Data sheets, and applicability to jobs Must use the BELFOR Estimate Format Standards for Xactimate estimates, proposals, etc Extensive Customer Service experience Advanced Microsoft offices skills, experience with Xactimate Professional demeanor and appearance, excellent telephone skills. Ability to work well with others, maintain professional interaction with co-workers and vendors. Physical Demands Frequent lifting over 50 lbs unassisted Sitting for extended periods of time Manual dexterity needed for keyboarding and other repetitive tasks The ability to bend, crouch, or stand as necessary.

Pay:

$100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person