Property Field Appraisal Specialist

The Property Field Appraisal Specialist plays a crucial role in the claims department, overseeing the assessment, estimation, and bid/tender process for large losses. This role involves attending loss sites to meticulously scope, document damage, and write estimates for building repairs. The Property Field Appraiser is responsible for reviewing building estimates submitted to ensure cost appropriateness and adherence to Estimating standards. Timely completion of estimate reviews and clear, accurate, and professional communication with internal and external customers are paramount. Additionally, the Property Field Appraiser records all estimate deviations, tracks vendor trends, and reports issues to the Vendor Manager. Participation in large loss committee meetings may be required to provide valuable insights on industry/market trends and cost analysis. The Property Field Appraiser generally completes 50 large estimates and reviews over 200 third party estimates per year. They manage about 30 large/complex losses per year that will involve a tender and bid process and manage about an 80:20 split between Residential and Commercial claims.