Large Loss Estimator

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Paul Davis Ottawa Full time

REPORTS TO:
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships

MANAGES:
N/A

LOCATION:
Ottawa, ON

_An Estimator is defined within Paul Davis as someone who owns all accountabilities associated with a project, including setting up the initial visit; scoping the work to be performed; writing an estimate; preparing bids, making revisions as required; having it approved by the client; and getting authorization to put the job into production._
Paul Davis Restoration, Inc.

is a national franchise organization that provides property damage emergency services, restoration, and reconstruction services for residential and commercial properties due to water, fire, mold, storm, and other disasters.

The Paul Davis Network is made up of more than 380 franchises across the US and Canada. Since 1966, we have helped more than 2 million property owners restore their properties and lives.


Our passion for quality and our commitment to our vision, mission, and values aligns our entire organization with one common direction and one set of core operating principles.

The promise of our Brand - to always deliver truth - is what we stake our reputation on and what those who engage with our company can and should expect from us.


DAILY SCOPE OF WORK

  • Creates a detailed scope of work to be completed by visiting work sites and collecting all pertinent information relating to emergency mitigation, demolition, repairs, and content.
  • Collect relevant pictures and measurements to build, support, and defend the estimate.
  • Create floor plans utilizing Encircle, including all measurement points, door/window openings, etc.
  • Conducts 3D imagery through platforms such as Matterport, Beacon, or Docusketch as required.
  • Reviews specific datasets for estimating purposes and requests additions where required.
  • Engage subcontractors to identify scope and pricing as needed.
  • Work through the estimate review process, defending the estimate reviews and scrubs where required.
  • Create a production package for all sold work.
  • Complete estimate revisions, supplements, customer credits & cashouts.
  • Estimate any private or upgrade requests, building private work agreements as necessary.
  • Identify price gaps on materials and labour.
  • Complete estimates assigned in timelines expected by our carriers, customers, and project stakeholders.
  • Address reinspections/audits on files.
  • Estimate most losses using 3rd party estimating software; Xactimate, Symbility, CoreLogic (as required).
  • Ensure each project achieves a minimum gross profit margin 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.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
To be able to stay motivated and successful in the Estimator role, your professional profile must include:

  • Being self-motivated, self-directed, and having the inner drive to deliver successful results.
  • Having extensive experience in Canadian construction and the Ontario Building Code.
  • Having significant experience in writing floor plans, scope documents, and estimates for construction jobs.
  • Being organized and capable of building schedules that encompass numerous jobs that will run concurrently.
  • Being a strong, diplomatic communicator maintaining confidentiality while intent on keeping all stakeholders informed on each project's progress.
  • Love working with the public, visiting people's homes, interacting with homeowners, and scoping private/commercial buildings.
  • Loving the pressure of urgency and the challenges associated with delivering highend performance.
  • Being able to maintain composure in stressful situations.

TEAM COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance 85% paid by the employer / 15% paid by the employee
  • Referral program $2050 for hired referrals.
  • Great culture and team dynamic, team building, and company events

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