Senior Estimator at Belfor in Anaheim, California

Job Description:

Oakwood Construction & Restoration Services, Inc. -- A BELFOR Company
At Oakwood Construction & Restoration Services, Inc. we pride ourselves in excellence and commitment to service. Our fully certified and insurance friendly team is here to get you back in business in a timely manner, restoring your property to its original state or better. With over 100 years of cumulative experience, our highly qualified team of professionals has continued to be your first choice in restoration services.
The Senior Estimator position is the third level in our Estimating track. This position will be responsible for creating and managing estimates and job in the residential, commercial, and industrial lines of business. This position will be responsible to meet with clients, develop quality and competitive estimates using Xactimate software, manage work through completion, review budgets and communicate progress with clients and management. Senior Estimators

Responsibilities

• Create accurate scopes, very few over/under scopes


• Create accurate floor plans and multi-level/roof sketches 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


• 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 with BELFOR University -- Basic Xactimate training as part of preparation for passing Estimator Level , 2, or 3 User Certification test, dependent on Estimator role. Score required for passing consideration is 85%


• 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 Belfor USA Group, Inc as World Class in the industry.


• Comply with company and department policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.