Xactly Restoration Recruiters has an elite client seeking an experienced Sales Estimator to join their team in Fairfield, OH.
The Estimator - Sales position is the first/entry level in our Estimating track. This position will be responsible for creating and managing estimates and jobs in the residential, commercial, and industrial lines of business. This position will be responsible for meeting clients, developing quality and competitive estimates using Xactimate software, managing work through completion, reviewing budgets and communicating progress with clients and management.
Estimators will review invoices and labor timely to ensure costs are included in the monthly job costs. Upon completion of the required Company training, qualified candidates will achieve the appropriate level Estimator title and position.
Responsibilities - The Estimator must establish and maintain local area clientele. 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 Company's naming convention for estimates, revised estimates, proposals, change orders, etc.
- Must demonstrate 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, 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 our Company as World Class in the industry.
- Comply with company and department policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.
Additional Responsibilities - 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 Company's 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 always conduct oneself professionally and with courtesy. Must be proactive in 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 Company's sponsored operations and safety training courses as required.
Qualifications - English literacy and fluency.
- Understanding of MSDS Data sheets, and applicability to jobs.
- 3+years Xactimate estimating experience.
- Restoration industry experience highly preferred.
- Must use the Company's Estimate Format Standards for Xactimate estimates, proposals, etc.
- Extensive Customer Service experience.
- Advanced Microsoft offices skills.
- Professional demeanor and appearance, excellent telephone skills.
- Ability to work well with others, maintain professional interaction with co-workers and vendors.
Salary and Benefits • Salary $70,000 plus Bonus Opportunities.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401K, Health, Dental & Vision Benefits.
• Company car or car allowance, cell phone and laptop.
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