Estimator

Job description

**SUMMARY OF JOB**
- To prepare cost estimates for emergency, reconstruction, restoration, construction and environmental, etc. services and to ensure cost-effective measures are followed. To follow up and secure projects, and once secured, to be responsible for the entire communication chain. To ensure that on-site content management is carried out as per protocol.

**MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- To be responsible for the entire communication chain.
- To update project notes for PSA, Symbility and XactAnalysis daily.
- To attend projects with customers/clients to begin the above-mentioned process.
- To prepare prelims (scopes, equipment, material, manpower for emergency services) to begin project.
- To work with Insurance companies to ensure proper information is attained and customer information is documented; followed up by internal reporting.
- To document proper procedures as listed in Winmar protocols to ensure job costing is tracked accurately.
- To follow up with customers in a timely manner as per WINMAR®’s policies and procedures.
- To communicate with customers at a 3-day minimum based on the business calendar to provide status updates of their project.
- On all projects (EMR & REB), to manage Trades according to the task which they are appointed.
- To organize Purchase Orders and procure equipment.
- To organize projects according to priority.
- At all times obtain several quotes for best practices.
- To meet weekly for Communication, Accountability, Planning, and Execution (CAPE) reports.
- To maintain milestones in XactAnalysis weekly.
- To ensure Trades, Suppliers, and Vendors follow the terms of conditions set up by their agreement with Winmar.
- To collect Deductibles and have a new Job Authorization (JA) form signed specifically for repairs.
- To complete Gantt charts for projects with more than 2 trades and follow timelines as set out in the Gantt Charts.
- To communicate with customer/client about project progression.
- If a site inspection has been discussed/arranged with an adjuster, all parties are informed
- To ensure Health & Safety protocols are followed by all individuals.
- To document Cause of Loss (COL) accurately and appropriately (photos and written documentation).
- To obtain a Job Authorization (JA) before starting any work.
- For emergency/water assignments, ensure protocols are being followed (if required).
- To ensure the safety, cleanliness, and quality of workmanship at each site during inspections.
- To review the accuracy of all trade invoices and rectify any discrepancies.
- To follow invoicing procedures as laid out in the Billing Control Form (BCF).
- To obtain Job Completion Form (JC) with a high service recommendation.
- To ensure the Contents Crew/Crew is following WINMAR® protocol.
- Any additional tasks as assigned with respect to Estimation and management of projects.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $50,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Work remotely
- No

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Commission pay

**Experience**:

- construction estimating: 10 years (preferred)
- Construction: 10 years (required)
- Project management: 10 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- G divers license (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Owen Sound, ON