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Estimator - Multi-family

Department: Estimating
Operations Area: Georgia / Texas / Florida / Colorado / North Carolina / Tennessee

Reports to: Director of Estimating
Subordinates: None

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.

Position Summary

Estimator must be able to produce detailed estimates in a timely manner to the sales force and assist in negotiations with insurance adjusters. Must remain current on market place developments, insurance adjusting practices, building code changes and estimating technology advances.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Must have Xactimate 28 experience
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of professional experience in Construction estimating.
• Must possess a working knowledge of computers and the ability to transmit electronic reports.
• Experience successfully handling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience in interpreting field notes to produce an accurate computer-generated repair Scope of Work and Estimate using Xactimate 28 estimating software as well as creating repair Scope of Work and Estimates in company proprietary software.
• Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

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 supervisor 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, sales 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, the client and the Sales representative.
• Provide insurance industry expertise to the Sales representative during contract negotiations.
• 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 Supervisor.

• Successful abilities to:

o Communicate effectively with Company staff, contractors, and customers both orally and written.
o Foster positive attitude towards staff, contractors, and customers.
o Maintain a cooperative and collaborative working relationship with a variety of Company staff, contractors and customers.
o Travel as assigned.
o Speak, read, and write the English language with proficiency.

Critical Traits

Positive “Can Do” Attitude

Excellent organizational skills
Resourceful

Communicate effectively - oral and written
Reliable

Flexible
Responsible

Honest
Courteous

Detail oriented, results driven
Follow up skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person