Add expected salary to your profile for insightsWith over 30 years' experience AJ Grant Building is a highly respected national insurance building company that provides services across insurance, Restoration and Emergency Repairs.Our commitment is to provide competitive, reliable, quality services. Through these we built trusted processes and systems to establish ourselves as a reputable insurance builder and restorations specialist Australia-wide.About the RoleAs a Quality Assurance Desktop Estimator at our Perth office, you will operate on a national level, focusing on the assessment and validation of reports and scopes of work provided by internal teams and external clients. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure accuracy in quotes, repair methodologies, and estimates, all while adhering to established KPIs. This role also involves performing validations of scopes, estimates, and variations upon client request. A commitment to continuous improvement will require you to provide constructive feedback to state managers regarding estimation processes and scope enhancements.Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:Create accurate Desktop Estimates based on client-provided scopes.Monitor and assess the quality of internal assessment reports and scopes, offering detailed feedback during our peer review process.Review and process validated scope costs from clients and Internal assessors.Collaborate with the Training & Quality team to enhance estimation and scoping processes.Work alongside AJ Grant Building Supply Chain to stay updated on market changes, including trade rates and material costs.Provide technical repair advice on claims and repair processes to stakeholders.Build and maintain relationships with key subcontractors, including surveyors, engineers, and local authorities to support the technical aspects of quoting.Collaborate with the claims team to align scopes of work and estimates effectively.Source competitive quotes and prices from suppliers and contractors while adhering to budget constraints.Work with team members, including field assessors, to gather insights that improve scope accuracy and quote precision.Establish a quality control system to verify the accuracy of reports, scopes, quotes, and estimates prior to submission.Maintain administrative tasks and communication in line with business KPIs.Continuously assess and enhance the efficiency of the estimation process and claims conversion.Experience, Qualifications and Personal AttributesStrong focus on customer service.Exceptional business and time management skills.Highly motivated with a proven track record of achieving results.Capable of solving problems related to residential buildings.Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.Trade or tertiary qualification in construction is preferred.Experience in the insurance industry is advantageous.Experience in estimating and preparing scopes of work is essential.What We Can Offer YouWe, at AJ Grant Building, have built a culture that looks after people, their families and their futures. We encourage a balanced lifestyle, have a strong focus on teamwork and value each team member's unique skills and personality. Our passion for the work we do and our commitment to each other makes for a working environment where our people are challenged, supported and valued.At AJ Grant Building we offer a range of benefits including:Access to Employee Assistance & Well-being programs for all employees.Flexible work options for our employees (as discussed with your local manager) providing a fair balance between work and other responsibilities.Career skills training and ongoing career opportunities – we actively seek to promote internally to help you reach your full potential.Referral bonus reward for any employee who refers a candidate to work for AJ Grant Building.Investment and strong commitment to the safety of our workers.About UsIt's been more than 30 years since our founders got together in their back yards with their tools, as tradies, and an idea. With a simple vision to build with care for the community, starting something that would grow into a national building business which is the AJ Grant Building you know today.Each facet of our business is united in the vision to provide safe, quality places in which to live, work and thrive. We are united through our values of honesty, dependability, empathy and community, and a driving purpose to provide quality building services with professionalism and care.Please note applicants must have the right to work in Australia; and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.Successful candidates may be required to undergo and/or provide pre-employment information including reference checks, pre-employment medical, entitlement to work, National Criminal History Check, Working With Children Check and driver's licence history.#J-18808-Ljbffr