Project Estimator - Austin, United States - CORE by W.B. Arthur

Description

Position Summary / Purpose
Execute the timely, accurate, and profitable estimation of property losses.

Help close and retain customers by promptly responding to requests for estimates on property damage, effectively communicating the organization's capabilities while maintaining the highest levels of customer care.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate estimates and communicate with Project Managers and subcontractors
• Create accurate and profitable job estimates
• Prepare written proposals
• Develop list of materials and equipment needed for projects
• Obtain pricing for materials
• Obtain bids from subcontractors
• Completed estimates will be forwarded to the customer within four (4) business days of the property inspection
• Communicate with customers
• Maintain project files
• Attend customerrelated functions. Network with customers to help generate new business
• Build and maintain relationships with claims adjusters and contractors
• Close businessobtain customer commitment

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, and government requirements
• All expenditures for jobrelated materials will be accounted for in the project file
• Attend departmental and company meetings as required
• Inform immediate supervisor of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted items or compute database

Decision Rights and Authority

• Determine project scope and estimated cost for restoration jobs
• Close jobs by obtaining customer agreement to the defined project scope and cost

Working Relationships and Scope

• All adjustments, modifications, and corrections will be evidenced in writing and maintained in good order. They will be presented to the manager for review
• Estimates that exceed $25,000 will be brought to the manager for review prior to presentation to the customer
• Only companyapproved vendors and subcontractors will be used

Performance Competencies

• Customer Service-The individual responds promptly to customer's needs, effectively explains processes and equipment that will be used, solicits customer feedback to improve service, gains customer approval through signed Work Authorization, and maintains confidentiality.
• Oral Communication-The individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Written Communication-The individual edits work for spelling and grammar and is able to read and interpret written information.
• Planning and Organizing-The individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
• Quality-The individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, and monitors his / her own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability-The individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability-The individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and Security-The individual observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Technology-The individual uses typical communication devices to effectively speed communication and appropriately utilizes companyapproved estimating, customer contact management, standard word processing, and spreadsheet software tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy of work performed.

Qualifications-Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Education and Experience:High school diploma (or GED) or one (1) to twelve (12) months of related experience and / or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Language Skills:Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Write simple correspondence. Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
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Mathematical Skills:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages, and draw and interpret property sketches and graphs.
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Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:None required for this position.
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Physical Demands:_The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds._


Working Conditions

• Estimator's work is initiated by a site assess