Job Details

ESTIMATOR - RESTORATION/MITIGATION

LOCATION: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Position Overview The Estimator position represents the fourth level in our Estimating career track. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to create and manage estimates and jobs across residential, commercial, and industrial lines of business. The Estimator will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, develop quality and competitive estimates using Xactimate software, manage work through successful completion, oversee budgets, and communicate progress with clients and management. The Estimator's clientele portfolio includes large loss insurance adjustors, brokers, and commercial clients. Your territory will expand to cover a large regional area with select national clientele. Estimators respond to regional and potentially catastrophic (CAT) situations for their clients, providing critical support when it matters most.

Responsibilities

• Complete multi-sketches with multi-levels and/or roof sketches with precision and accuracy
• Create accurate scopes with very few over/under scopes
• Develop accurate floor plans and multi-level/roof sketches in Xactimate Sketch
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable building codes
• Create and adhere to acceptable budgets and address overages as they present themselves
• Use Our Client's naming convention for estimates, revised estimates, proposals, change orders, etc.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of all local building codes
• Maintain construction schedules and work with trades and management to ensure timely project completion. Identify and present solutions when additional resources are needed
• Demonstrate proficiency with source removal, decontamination, mitigation, containment, ventilation, contents and deodorization techniques
• Show proficiency with investigative demolition, controlled demolition, decontamination, structure cleaning and deodorization services
• Participate in continued training with Our Client's University -- Basic Xactimate training as part of preparation for passing Estimator Level 2 or 3 User Certification test, dependent on Estimator role. Score required for passing consideration is 85%
• Independently manage own work with minimal oversight
• Maintain vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and keep vehicles in clean, serviceable condition
• Complete all accident, injury & incident reporting forms as required in a timely manner
• Apply strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Participate in continuing education to advance career and ensure compliance with most up to date regulations
• Assist in the development and continuing improvement efforts to establish Our Client as World Class in the industry
• Comply with company and department policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards

Requirements

• Expand and maintain local area clientele positioned 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
• Identify and accurately scope and estimate unique site-specific conditions and requirements
• Lead scope development, negotiation and agreements with customers
• Use Our Client's standard in formatting estimates
• Produce 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.)
• Conduct oneself professionally and with courtesy at all times. Be proactive in conveying information and immediately responsive to requests for information
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of customer service principles and practice. Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines
• Show attention to detail and keen sense of safeguarding other people's property and information
• Attend Our Client 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 Our Client's 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 Our Client's Estimate Format Standards for Xactimate estimates, proposals, etc.
• Extensive Customer Service experience
• Advanced Microsoft Office 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

Compensation and Benefits Our Client offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive range of benefit options including, but not limited to, 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting over 50 lbs unassisted
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Manual dexication needed for keyboarding and other repetitive tasks
• The ability to bend, crouch, or stand as necessary
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions