Bid Estimator

Virginia Beach, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you ready to take your career to the next level Aremco is seeking individuals with solid work histories in Real Estate Asset Services. Candidates will enjoy working with clients both internal and external; be detail oriented; and is driven to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. If you are ready for a career and not just your next job now is the time to join our team and become part of something big.

Organization:

Aremco is a national Residential and Commercial Asset Management firm. We specialize in providing asset management services to our clients portfolio of default properties. The Asset Services vertical includes property preservation construction services disaster management and property management.

Job Position: Bid Estimator

Position Responsibilities:

Review and understand requests for preservation and rehab work

Solicit bids and pricing from vendors and contractors for proposed work

Gather and evaluate received bids from vendors and contractors

Evaluate and coordinate preservation and construction work

Communicate and work closely with contractors and vendors

Bring on board and fully vet vendors and contractors to the Aremco network

Manage the work to protect and preserve vacant properties across the United States

Reviewing offered bids for work to include photos verbiage and pricing.

Analyze data from multiple sources to set fair and competitive pricing

Evaluate proposed work to understand scale and scope from general yard maintenance to full rehabilitation and demolition of properties

Communication with municipalities to ensure any property issues are understood and being addressed (violations neighbor complaints client requests etc.)

Work closely with our vendors and contractors to ensure preservation is being done at a cost that is within industry standards.

Review bids and damages provided by preservation vendors and contractors

Awareness of HOA/Code Violations to ensure they are being addressed

Proactively recognize possible municipal/HOA violations and work to avoid and/or resolve

Holds preservation vendors and contractors accountable for quality of work expectations and fair pricing.

Organize and coordinate timely work as a project manager

Work with clients vendors and contractors to ensure property is protected

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Required Skills Abilities & Experience:

Construction management experience

Property preservation experience

Insurance field or desk adjuster experience

Project management experience

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work well with others

Management and oversight of vendors and contractors

Knowledge of GSE guidelines and experience with investor guidelines

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Minimum two years experience in the preservation REO or property maintenance field

Working knowledge of accepted business practices in the mortgage industry

Strong understanding of construction. Field work experience.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel Expert level experience

Estimating software experience. RepairBase Xactimate ProEstimator or comparable systems.

Proficient with Vendor Management Software

Demonstrated attention to detail

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Works well in a fast paced high-pressure environment with rapidly shifting priorities

Strong negotiation and follow-up skills as well as the ability to meet strict deadlines

Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Bachelors Degree preferred

Company Benefits:

Medical dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

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**Aremco is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age disability protected veteran status national origin or any other characteristic protected by law.

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation. This position requires the ability to sit at a desk for long periods of time to perform duties via screen time. This position is a full-time office position. The corporate headquarters are in Virginia Beach Virginia.

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