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Ethos Building & Restoration is an established, highly regarded and rapidly expanding construction company based in West Melbourne. We are a specialist insurance builder that has established a strong industry reputation for delivering superior customer service and quality workmanship, specialising in Commercial, Domestic and Strata construction. We were awarded AICLA 2020 & 2022 Builder of the Year.
Due to our continued growth and expansion, we are offering a career opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our talented and professional team as an Estimator. The position is a full time permanent position and Insurance Building industry knowledge is essential.
Ethos Building and Restoration is an employer of choice - we are large enough to provide real opportunities yet small enough for your voice to be heard. We have an experienced senior leadership group that is invested in guiding our staff on their career paths, supporting and challenging individuals to bring out their best and, growing the business under our defined strategic long term vision.
If you are seeking a career, are prepared to be truly challenged and want to work within a high performing team with like-minded individuals, then please reach out to us. We would love the opportunity to discuss with you our long term vision, what we can offer you and how you can contribute to supporting our core values of being safe, accountable, making a difference through continuous improvement and delivering value to our customers.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are currently looking for an experienced Estimator - Insurance Building to join our high performing team in Melbourne. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role will be responsible for estimating projects for both commercial and domestic claims, working closely with Clients and Insureds, and producing cost estimates with the objective of being market competitive and supporting the growth of our business.
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include
- Undertake estimates for both commercial and domestic claims, and including major losses.
- Attend site and complete detailed assessments on domestic and commercial buildings inclusive of minor to major loss
- Undertake initial inspections, provide detailed causation reports and cost estimates, utilising company estimating tools and rate cards
- Oversee Sales / Estimator budget including planning, forecasting and timelines
- Liaise closely with loss adjuster and insurers, monitoring approval rates
- Strategic review wins & losses with senior management
- Managing client expectations, providing periodic updates, ensuring the best customer experience by building strong customer relationships through communication
- Build new & leverage existing relationships with key personnel in the insurance industry
ABOUT YOU
- A strong networker and relationship builder
- Experienced in Insurance Estimating including large loss claims
- Proven experience managing multiple large loss projects.
- Good computer literacy
- Very strong communication skills, organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- A commitment to safety with sound knowledge of Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills to deal with issues encountered across multiple areas within a complex environment.
- Experience in negotiation, facilitating and collaboration with multiple stakeholders.
- A trade preferably carpentry background.
