Disaster Restoration Estimator

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position will be responsible for creating and managing estimates in the commercial and industrial space and is part of our pre-mitigation and preconstruction estimating team.

The responsibilities include preparing budgets, estimates and pre-bid packages through Xactimate, ROMS, NTE, Time & Material and other relevant methods.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Produces accurate & timely estimates, by using estimating software such as Xactimate or

Symbility, or creating a Rough Order of Magnitude

Proficient in utilizing estimating platforms sketch functions

Perform job walkthroughs and create a damage assessment

Produces project documentation that clearly identifies the building in its current condition and the extent of the damage

Works with the project management team to create a project budget & production schedule

Assists the project management team with the creation of a Job Hazard Assessment (JHA)

Capable of working on several large projects simultaneously

Assists the project management team with the creation of change orders to the original scope of work

Assists the Project Coordinator with the creation of project invoices

Strong communication skills and capable of communicating with clients, insurance carriers, advisors, stake holders and all other involved parties.

Works with the Project Manager to maintain schedule and budgets.

Must live in the Northeast region of the country and be flexible to travel often frequently and on short notice, in that geographic location and surrounding areas.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires 4-6 years of related experience.

Proficient in Xactimate.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the restoration field and reconstruction filed.

Proven experience with estimating on large, full-scale projects and construction estimating.

General knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).

Possession of a valid Drivers License.

Flexible to travel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to climb stairs, scaffold and ladders.

Able to crawl through attics and crawlspaces as needed.

Ability to bend, squat, lift frequently and lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.

Be available 24/7/365 to handle any emergency when necessary

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

May occasionally work in temperatures above 100 degrees or below 32 degrees.

May occasionally work on slippery or uneven surfaces.

Noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

Must work in environments such as smoke, wind, water, Category 2 and 3 water, and fire.

Must Have:

Experience estimating large-loss commercial projects in disaster restoration

Must have experience performing estimates in Xactimate,

Knowledge and ability to navigate New York City and New Jersey

Comfortability being on-call at any time

Nice to Have:

Experience working independently or with a small team, experience travelling from site to site

Additional Information:

Please make note of the work environment and the high hours that this might demand

Interview ProcessPhone Screen with SRG

Initial phone interview with HR

Zoom interview with VP of Estimating

In-person interview/site walk with the Project Manager that is located in NY/NJ (they would be working side by side with this individual a lot)

Offer

Here is the information I received from the client on benefits: Benefits are effective on the 1st day of employment. John Hancock manages our 401(k) plan and individuals are eligible to participate starting the 1st of the month after 90 days of employment Client matches up to 4%. This role would be eligible for commissions which would be reviewed in depth upon hire with their Operations Manager.