Construction Estimator - The Staff Pad
Palatine, IL 60067
About the Job
The Staff Pad has partnered with a restoration company in Palatine, IL. We are looking for a Construction Estimator to join their growing team. This is an in-office position Monday-Friday. The ideal candidate will have a minimum two years experience in construction estimation and be proficient in Xactimate or another estimating software.
· Process supplements for Roofing, Siding and Minor Trades
o Compare existing estimate to what was used for the build and building code required changes. Submits changes to insurance for review.
o Contact insurance carrier to ensure file has been received and is being actively reviewed
o Negotiate with insurance company to come to an agreement on final scope and price for work completed.
· Process estimates for Minor Trades to get approval
o Send estimates for branded gutters, garage doors, window screens, painting, etc. to insurance for approval
o Contact insurance carrier to ensure file has been received and is being actively reviewed
o Negotiate with insurance company to come to an agreement on final scope and price for work completed.
· Process requests for Roofing and Siding Cash Bids, Re-Inspections, and conversion of partial jobs into full replacements
o Create and send estimate and any supporting documentation to insurance and/or field rep as needed
o Follow up on files to ensure progress is being made
· Communicate status to everyone involved as needed
o Build a rapport with the field reps
o Provide timely updates on status of projects
· Prepare files for Final Invoice procedure
o Review claim and confirms what work was and was not completed
o Ensure claim meets general profit guidelines. If not, they negotiate with the insurance carrier to address differences
o Provide accounting team with documents needed to create a final invoice
o Sends insurance required documents once approved by accounting
· Handle any “complicated claims” to ensure they are processed correctly
o Includes commercial claims, metal roofs, cedar shake roofs, appraisal claims, etc.
· Process window estimates
o Ensure supplements are processed for all trades on the original estimate
o Send Gemstone documents to insurance