Teran Construction Corp · 4 months ago
Bid Estimator
Virginia Beach, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAremco is a national Residential and Commercial Asset Management firm specializing in asset management services for default properties. The Bid Estimator will be responsible for reviewing requests for work, soliciting and evaluating bids from contractors, managing preservation work, and ensuring compliance with property standards.
Construction
Responsibilities
Review and understand requests for preservation and rehab work
Solicit bids and pricing from vendors and contractors for proposed work
Gather and evaluate received bids from vendors and contractors
Evaluate and coordinate preservation and construction work
Communicate and work closely with contractors and vendors
Bring on board and fully vet vendors and contractors to the Aremco network
Manage the work to protect and preserve vacant properties across the United States
Reviewing offered bids for work to include photos, verbiage, and pricing
Analyze data from multiple sources to set fair and competitive pricing
Evaluate proposed work to understand scale and scope from general yard maintenance to full rehabilitation and demolition of properties
Communication with municipalities to ensure any property issues are understood and being addressed (violations, neighbor complaints, client requests, etc.)
Work closely with our vendors and contractors to ensure preservation is being done at a cost that is within industry standards
Review bids and damages provided by preservation vendors and contractors
Awareness of HOA/Code Violations to ensure they are being addressed
Proactively recognize possible municipal/HOA violations and work to avoid and/or resolve
Holds preservation vendors and contractors accountable for quality of work expectations and fair pricing
Organize and coordinate timely work as a project manager
Work with clients, vendors, and contractors to ensure property is protected
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with company policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Construction management experience
Property preservation experience
Insurance field or desk adjuster experience
Project management experience
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work well with others
Management and oversight of vendors and contractors
Knowledge of GSE guidelines and experience with investor guidelines
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Minimum two years' experience in the preservation, REO, or property maintenance field
Working knowledge of accepted business practices in the mortgage industry
Strong understanding of construction. Field work experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, Expert level experience
Estimating software experience. RepairBase, Xactimate, ProEstimator or comparable systems
Proficient with Vendor Management Software
Demonstrated attention to detail
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Works well in a fast paced, high-pressure environment with rapidly shifting priorities
Strong negotiation and follow-up skills, as well as the ability to meet strict deadlines
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Company
Teran Construction Corp
We don't just build; We build according to a great plan. 20 years of experience & Family owned.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase