Estimating Assistant

The Estimating Assistant position is an office-based position that can fit any entry level to experienced Estimator. This position will be responsible for creating estimates for residential, commercial, and industrial lines of business. This position will be responsible for developing quality and competitive estimates using Xactimate software, and communicate progress with management. Estimators will build estimates by reviewing Matterport Images.

Essential Functions

• Scope development

• Uses BELFOR standard in formatting estimates

• Must conduct oneself professionally and with courtesy at all times. Must be proactive conveying information and be immediately responsive to requests for information

• Apply industry TPA Program standards and ensure compliance with requirements

• Comprehensive understanding of customer service, principles and practices

• 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

• 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

• Create and adhere to acceptable budgets and address overages as they present themselves

• Required to use the BELFOR naming convention for estimates, revised estimates, proposals, change orders, etc.

• Must demonstrate a knowledge of all local building codes

• 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

• Independently manages own work

• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Participate in continuing education to advance career in payroll and ensure compliance with most up to date regulations

• Assist in the development and continuing improvement efforts to establish Belfor USA Group, Inc as World Class in the industry.

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

• Other projects and duties as assigned

Experience and Qualifications

• 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

• Must have a comprehensive understanding of customer service, principles and practices

• Experienced in Microsoft Office and Google Suite programs

• Professional demeanor and appearance, excellent telephone skills.

• Ability to work well with others, maintain professional interaction with co-workers and vendors.