Desktop Estimator
Core
Prepare accurate desktop estimates and project assessments for insurance building projects using site reports, photographs, and documentation provided by on-site teams.
Role type
Desktop Estimator
Builds
Insurance building project estimates and quotations
Domain
Insurance / Construction
Required skills
Analytical and numerical skills, Construction terminology knowledge, Estimating software proficiency, Schedule of Rates (SOR) understanding, Variation identification, Site report interpretation
Preferred skills
Trade qualification in Building & Construction, Experience in construction estimating or insurance, WHS certifications (White Card, Working at Heights), Driver's Licence
Technologies
Estimating software, Client portals, Job management systems
Responsibilities
Review and adjust site reports (roof, causation), Complete estimates using on-site team data, Validate variations and EOL reports, Identify potential variations for site review, Submit quotations via insurer portals, Liaise with subcontractors for pricing, Update Schedule of Rates, Maintain job documentation, Attend site inspections for complex claims
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC