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Job Field: Legal Jobs
Location: OREM, UT
Job Type: Full Time

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Structural Research Specialist Job ID: 2012-24986 # Positions: 1 Location: US-UT-Orem Experience (Years): 5 Posted Date: 10/29/2012 Category: Research - All Openings More information about this job: Company Overview: Xactware Solutions provides computer software solutions for professionals involved in estimating all phases of building and repair. In 1986, Xactware opened for business with Xactimate, its flagship estimating system. Xactimate helped contractors and insurance adjusters estimate repairs much faster and more accurately than they ever could before. Since then, Xactimate has evolved into a high-powered package complete with a patented plan-sketching program. Eighty percent of insurance-repair contractors and 19 of the top 25* amp;mdash; including 9 of the top 10 amp;mdash; property insurers use Xactimate to calculate the cost of repairs. Today Xactware is much more than just Xactimate. Xactware features software solutions for every phase of a buildingapos;apos;s life: from remodeling to totally replacing a building, from determining the cost of rebuilding a structure to preserving and repairing a home. Xactware also provides tools to estimate personal property, emergency repairs, and more. Xactware users can work on a desktop, laptop, tablet, smartphone, or quot;on the cloudquot; using browser-based solutions. Estimating products are connected to a comprehensive set of tools that includes an assignment network, analytical reports, cost research, project management, and third-party products. The online training center provides users with high-quality training on Xactware solutions and the construction industry. Xactware reinvests heavily in research and development as well as in the quality of people who develop its products. Xactware is a member of the Verisk Insurance Solutions group atVerisk Analytics. Xactware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position Overview: Full-time entry level position that is responsible for researching costs and product information for construction building materials. Responsibilities include the successful input of construction related data on materials, equipment and labor from surveys via phone, fax and the internet. This position also includes the acquisition of and maintaining successful relationships with providers of data related to structural building costs. Working Conditions: * General office working conditions and environment. * Occasional Exceptional hours as needed to meet deadlines. Responsibilities: Essential functions: * Entry and management of construction related data * Acquisition of and maintaining successful relationships with providers of data related to structural building costs. * Any other special projects deemed necessary. Qualifications: * This person will be a detailed individual that has excellent oral and written communication skills. * Computer skills, with knowledge of programs within the Microsoft Office Suite. * Applicant must be capable of performing pricing research over the phone, internet and fax machine. * A strong knowledge of construction related materials and techniques. * A minimum of 5 years hands on experience in the construction industry. * Must be available to work full-time day shifts. * Salary is negotiable depending on experience. * Ability to speak French or Spanish strongly preferred Apply for this job: * Apply for this job online * E-mail this opportunity to a friend |

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