Exterior Field Estimator

Paul Davis Restoration of Omaha, NE

Exterior Field Estimator

Omaha, NE
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Do you want to make an Impact in your community in a diverse and inclusive company, working in a dynamic and growing industry, while supporting your personal and professional journey in your career?

    Join the Paul Davis Team!

    $65,000 - $90,000 per year

    Exterior Field Estimator The Exterior Field Estimator is responsible for preparing scopes and estimates for reconstruction and emergency services on site. The Field Estimator’s primary responsibilities are to scope losses, create estimates using estimating software, and secure the project.

    Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k) benefits

    Paid Holiday, Vacation & Sick Days

    Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave

    Cell Phone Allowance

    Company Vehicle

    Advancement Opportunities

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Inspect properties for wind and hail damage to include interior damage

    Meet with home and property owners to conduct onsite inspections and scope generation

    Complete estimates within 24 hours of assignment

    Utilize PDO QA per review

    Meet all service standards set forth by the client or the company.

    Estimate each loss using a 3rd party estimating software, Xactimate or Symbility (as required). Train on such software as needed.

    Work closely with insured and interested parties to obtain agreement and close opportunity.

    Ensure each project achieves a minimum gross profit margin as determined by company standards.

    Communicate and document any change orders and insurance supplements.

    Build and maintain business relationships with insurance adjusters, brokers, and TPA’s.

    Responsible for being the first contact for homeowners when participating in the on-call rotation.

    Responsibility for adhering to the PDO Health & Safety Program.

    Meet Net Promoter Score of minimum monthly average of 70.

    Closing the Loop 100% of the time within 24 hours.

    All other duties as assigned

    Competency – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)

    Knowledge of our main operating systems; RMS, Xactimate and Symbility

    Customer Service Skills

    Communication skills

    Typing skills

    Administration skills

    Ability to learn and operate our primary operating systems

    Ability to create documents

    Ability to answer and communicate with customers over the phone and face to face

    Ability to work office equipment (fax, scanner, printer, phone system, computers)

    Ability to work independently

    Ability to work in a team environment and develop staff

    Ability to coordinate multiple jobs within the same time frame

    Ability to operate our main operating systems

    Stress Management and Composure

    Maintain a level of confidentiality

    Required Education and Experience:

    Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent industry experience

    Experience with estimating software

    Preferred Education and Experience:

    HAAG Certified

    Industry certifications (IICRC and Lead)

    Experience with writing estimates in Xactimate

    Physical Requirement

    Must be able to climb and scope roofs

    Must be able to stay in a stationary position up to 80% of the time

    The person in this position needs to frequently move about a customer job site (indoors and outdoors)

    Occasionally ascends and descends a ladder to service customer sites

    The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

    Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, fax machine, copy machine, and computer printer.

    Must be able to observe and perceive information on a computer and documents

    Must be able to communicate and converse with customers over the phone and face to face

    Occasionally will lift up to 50lbs

    Ability to safely operate a company vehicle

    Make an impact now: Paul Davis is proud of our 56-year heritage serving people in their time of need when facing disaster and having their worst day. We are a customer, employee and client focused company, passionately serving our community in its time of need and becoming an indispensable partner to our clients though our dedicated work! WE ARE PAUL DAVIS!

    Reasonable Accommodation for Disability:

    Any applicant or employee, who believes that a reasonable accommodation is required for purposes of federal or state disability law is required to contact Human Resources to begin the interactive exchange process.

    Disclaimer

    Paul Davis Restoration is an equal opportunity employer. Paul Davis Restoration provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.