About the Job
United Public Adjusters and Appraisers is seeking self-starting individuals who have between 5 – 10 years of experience in the construction industry. The ideal candidate must be a self-motivated independent thinker with the ability to manage a diverse work-load.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Concisely present estimates and cost plans to prospects, clients.
- Feels comfortable in a presentation environment & presenting to groups of industry peers.
- Ability to cost plan and conceptualize what is potentially missing from documents.
- Ability to identify the most significant cost risks/ impacts on a project.
- Experienced with measurement and measurement software such as Xactimate preferred. (we are willing to train the right candidate)
- Can perform detailed estimates when required. Both quantifying and production of cost rates.
- Understands labor, materials & markups that contribute to trade rates in estimates.
- Understands general conditions & temporary project requirements.
- Can produce conceptual / schematic estimates from narratives only.
- Understands the value management & value engineering process.
- Is proficient in Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Office.
- Ability to program in excel with analytical approach is desirable
- MUST be willing to travel
SALARY NEGOTIABLE BASED ON EXPERIENCE LEVEL.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Field or site: 3 years
- Advanced Microsoft Excel: 5 years
- Cost Estimating: 5 years
Education:
- Bachelor’s
Location:
- Melville, NY
Required work authorization:
- United States