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BELFOR Property Restoration · 1 hour ago

Project Manager/Estimating

Grand Prairie, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

BELFOR Property Restoration is a company specializing in property restoration services, and they are seeking an Estimator to create and manage estimates and jobs across various business lines. The role involves client interaction, budget management, and ensuring compliance with local building codes while maintaining a construction schedule.

Building MaterialReal Estate

Responsibilities

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

Maintain a construction schedule and work with trades and management to ensure work is completed on time. Identify and present solutions when additional resources are needed

Demonstrate proficiency with source removal, decontamination, mitigation, containment, ventilation, contents and deodorization techniques

Proficient with investigative demolition, controlled demolition, decontamination structure cleaning and deodorization services

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

Maintain vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and maintain vehicles in a clean serviceable condition

Complete all accident, injury & incident reporting forms as required timely

Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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

Develop and maintain client book of business dependent on Estimator, Senior Estimator, General Estimator, and Executive General Estimator job requirements

Serve as primary contact with owners, adjusters, and consultants

Scope development, negotiation and agreements with customers

Uses BELFOR standard in formatting estimates

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.)

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

Qualification

XactimateBuilding codes knowledgeCustomer service experienceMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical skillsProfessional demeanorVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeamwork

Required