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Merit Restorations
Purcellville, VA, US
Source: Merit Restorations careers · View original posting
From Merit Restorations's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
We specialize in mitigating and rebuilding residential and commercial properties damaged by fire, water, storms, and other disasters. We partner with leading insurance carriers and handle everything from emergency cleanup to complete rebuilds, with a focus on safety, integrity, and advocacy. As entrepreneurs, we take full ownership of the work we do and the families we serve.
At Merit, our purpose is simple and non-negotiable: we work together as a team so we can change lives. Teamwork is the foundation of everything we do—because teamwork creates impact, and impact changes lives. We exist to help people, and the only way we do that at the highest level is by moving as one team, aligned in mission, values, and execution.
Why we exist. We exist for two families. The families we serve and the families inside this company. When we work together and serve our clients at the highest level, both families win.
As a Large Loss Estimator for Merit Restorations, you will work directly for the Branch Manager. This position is primarily responsible for estimating, negotiating loss, and settling insurance jobs valued at $50,000–$1 million+ by performing the following duties. This person manages deadlines, progress, and quality on multiple projects simultaneously.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Estimating & Negotiation
Visit new assignments and job sites, interface with the client, and estimate jobs.
Scope damages onsite, document the full scope of repairs, and create the estimate in the estimating database.
Interface with clients and insurance adjusters throughout the estimating phase.
Prepare the written estimate using the estimating software selected by the insurance carrier (Xactimate or Symbility), or Merit's default software, Xactimate, if the job is not insurance related.
Submit the estimate to the insurance company for approval and handle full negotiation through to approval by the carrier or client.
Prepare the construction contract.
Schedule and execute the pre-construction meeting with the client and Project Manager.
Assist the Project Management team in producing change orders and supplements.
Build and develop relationships with adjusters and insurance carriers.
Client Management
Manage day-to-day client interaction.
Set and manage client expectations.
Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate solutions.
Resolve or escalate issues in a timely fashion.
Communicate difficult or sensitive information tactfully.
Seek alliances to improve performance.
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