Restoration Estimator / Large Loss

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Rockville MD - Rockville, MD

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $175,000.00 Base+Commission/year

Job Category: Construction

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Large Loss Restoration Estimator is primarily responsible for estimating large and/or complex construction jobs, negotiating job scopes, and ratifying contract amounts. It is expected that this person builds and maintains relationships with clients. This is a full-time position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Large Loss Restoration Estimator creates the written estimate for work in the carrier-preferred estimating software, such as Xactimate or CoreLogic Mobile Claims; or Jenkins' preferred estimating method if the job is not insurance related

• Interfaces with clients and insurance representatives throughout the estimating phase

• Large Loss Restoration Estimator handles full negotiation of project through to estimate approval by insurance carrier or client

• Schedules and executes regular onsite meetings with client and Project Manager Prepare construction contract and coordinate contract ratification

• Large Loss Restoration Estimator assists Project Management team in producing change orders and supplements

• All other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

BENEFITS:

• Industry Leading Compensation

• Health, Dental and Vision Plans

• Employee stock options (ESOP)

• Tuition Reimbursement Plan

• Company iPhone

• Company Vehicle

• 401k Plan

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED required; 2+ years of construction estimating experience; equivalent combination of education and experience

• Restoration industry experience preferred

• Basic math skills (equivalent to those needed at a GED level)

• Regularly required to climb roofs, crawl into confined spaces such as attics and crawl spaces, which includes being able to carry a 28' ladder from their truck and setting it up at the roof line of the associated property

• Excellent customer service and communication skills using English language

• Great attitude, trustworthy, dependable, and a pleasant personality

• Able to pass a background check, driving record check, and regular employee drug screenings

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Must possess the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, construction documents, and procedure manuals. Demonstrate the ability to write routine reports, correspondence, and the ability to speak effectively to customers and/or employees of organization.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of industry-related software including the Xactware and CoreLogic Claims software suites, be able to "touch type," and be familiar with software like Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).

REASONING ABILITY:

This person should possess the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. They should also have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form in the English language.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Regularly required to climb roofs, crawl into confined spaces such as attics and crawl spaces, which includes being able to carry a 28' ladder from their truck and setting it up at the roof line of the associated property

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position will be based in an office environment with visits to residential construction work sites. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Safety equipment is furnished.