Construction & Restoration Property Specialist
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Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange(NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 40,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at:www.chubb.com
About the Role
This role offers the opportunity to validate restoration and building quotes and cost estimates for small to medium properties across high-end residential and commercial projects.
You’ll work closely with contractors, policyholders, and internal stakeholders to assess damage, review scopes of work, and ensure repair costs are accurate, appropriate, and aligned with industry standards.
In this role, you will:
- Conduct site inspections where required to assess damage and confirm scopes of work and associated costs
- Review and analyse scopes of work to understand repair requirements and methodologies
- Collaborate with panel contractors to ensure repair costs align with contracted rates
- Work with policyholder-preferred contractors to ensure repair costs align with industry standards
- Maintain a strong understanding of the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards
- Apply your knowledge of the construction process, including inspection milestones, permit requirements, and WHS protocols
- Use your experience in construction cost validation and industry cost standards to assess estimates accurately
- Deliver a strong customer experience by understanding the needs, expectations, and circumstances of internal and external clients
- Manage multiple priorities effectively and meet deadlines
- Produce accurate, high-quality work with strong attention to detail
- Communicate clearly and professionally with a range of stakeholders
- Respond promptly and professionally to requests, emails, and phone calls
- Adapt to changing priorities and remain flexible in your approach
- Work collaboratively with others to achieve team objectives
What you’ll bring to the role
- Demonstrated experience in construction estimating for high-end residential and commercial properties
- The ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously while balancing competing priorities
- Experience engaging with policyholders, builders, building consultants, and trades/suppliers
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- A thorough understanding of the restoration and construction lifecycle, including handover processes and WHS regulations
- Proficiency in relevant Building Codes and Australian Standards
- The ability to work independently
- IT proficiency
- A current Builder’s Licence or relevant Building Trade Licence
Why Chubb?
Chubb is committed to equal employment and celebrates individual differences by creating a workplace environment in which everyone feels welcomed, respected and valued. We offer you the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and agile environment where continuous development is encouraged throughout your career, both locally and globally. Some additional benefits offered include a flexible working approach via our “My One Thing” initiative, education assistance, dress for your day every Friday, promotion of health and wellbeing (including discounted health insurance, daily breakfast and fresh fruit), and the option to enrol into the Chubb Limited discounted stock purchasing scheme.
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