Restoration Estimator

JENKINS SERVICES GROUP•Ashland, VA

12d•$50,000 - $60,000

About The Position

This position is a full-time exempt position. This Restoration Estimator is primarily responsible for estimating, negotiating loss, and settling insurance proceeds through contract ratification on projects up to $50,000 in contract value by performing the following duties.

Requirements

Associates degree (A.A or A.S) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
Six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Demonstrate the ability to write routine reports, correspondence and the ability to speak effectively to customers and/or employees of organization.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of industry related software such as Xactanalysis, be able to “touch type” and be familiar with software like Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
To perform this job successfully, experience in the construction industry is essential.
Possess the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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 occasionally required to stand and walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in managing or estimating projects would greatly improve chances for success at Jenkins Restorations.

Responsibilities

Visit new job property and document the full scope of repairs while onsite
Interface with clients and Insurance Adjusters throughout the estimating phase
Create the written estimate for work in the estimating software selected by the insurance carrier, Xactimate or Symbility; or the default Jenkins estimating software, Xactimate, if the job is not insurance related
Handle full negotiation of project through to estimate approval by insurance carrier or client
Prepare construction contract
Schedule and execute pre-construction meeting with client and Project Manager
Assist Project Management team in producing change orders and supplements