Disaster Restoration Estimator, Xactimate - (New York) - BKOutlooks : Job Details

Job DescriptionDisaster Restoration Estimator, Xactimate - Direct Hire - NYNew York, New YorkHigh School diploma or equivalent + 4+ years of related experience + proficient in Xactimate estimating software + proven experience with estimating on large, full-scale projects and construction estimatingNegotiable Salary(sponsorship not available)Submit resume via www.bkoutlooks.com#jobs#bkoutlooksJob Responsibilities:

• -Responsible for creating and managing estimates in the commercial and industrial space and is part of our pre-mitigation and preconstruction estimating team.
• -Prepare budgets, estimates and pre-bid packages through Xactimate, ROMS, NTE, Time & Material and other relevant methods, including 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.
• -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.

Job Qualifications:

• -4-6 years of related experience.
• -Proficient in Xactimate estimating software.
• -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.
• -Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• -General knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• -Possession of a valid Driver's License.
• -Flexible to travel.

• -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