• Job Description

  Req#: 5001023784106

  BELFOR

  RESTORING MORE THAN PROPERTY

  Flooding. Fires. Windstorms. Hundreds of thousands of clients rely on BELFOR Property Restoration each year to rebuild their lives, homes, and businesses. We're Restoring More Than Property.

  With BELFOR specialists in every major metropolitan area in the USA ready to respond 24/7/365, we provide the fastest, highest quality service that's unmatched in the industry.

  The right response team can mean the difference between recovery and total loss. In the midst of chaos, you need an experienced company with a proven track record and solid relationships with leading insurance providers.

  BELFOR is looking for qualified candidates for the following position. BELFOR team members are a unique breed, committed to restoring not only property, but restoring lives for those affected by disasters, large or small.

  BELFOR also offers a wide range of benefit options including, but not limited to, 401(k), Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off.

  Location Code

  1039

  Position Overview

  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.

  Duties

  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.

  Required Wage Information

  Base Pay Range: $25-$30

  Commission Eligible?: No

  Additional Compensation?: No

• About the company

  Belfor is a multinational corporation that sells recovery and restoration services, for the purpose of restoring structures damaged as a result of fires, floods and natural disasters.

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