Property Damage Restoration Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Restoration Estimators work with Property Owners, Adjusters, and Project Managers after traumatic events such as a fire or flood to clean up and repair damage to residential and commercial property. As a RE, you will be on scene after property disasters to accurately scope projects and sign work for our production teams to complete. You will build relationships with insurance professionals and communicate with property owners the expectations to build the structure back to its original form.

Why PSWNY Needs You? Serving others in their time of need is not easy. We will need you to build foundational relationships based on trust, actively listen, and bring in work for project managers to complete.

Team Compensation and Benefits:

• Health Insurance After 6 Months if Needed
• Computer provided by company
• Fuel reimbursement
• PTO and sick days

Job Requirements:

• Ability to clearly deliver truth and give certainty when property owners need it most
• Proficient with variety of current technology
• Sound planning and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Valid Driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience

Previous estimating experience required (ex. Xactimate, Claims Connect) Industry certifications, including IICRC and Lead preferred. If limited experience but you meet all qualifications, we will invest in your training.

Job Functions:

• Meet operational objectives of: Sales, Gross Margin, Customer & TPA Satisfaction
• Clearly communicate expectations with project manager and adjuster, onsite as needed
• Profitably scope estimates & sign projects to get started
• Communicate and document any change orders and insurance supplements
• Ensure project completes within profit range and service level agreements are hit
• Participate in the on-call rotation, requiring evening and weekend point of contact for any new losses, as determined by the rotating schedule.
• Establish relationships with business owners, insurance professionals, and TPA's
• Seek partnerships to improve performance of the team

Desired Skills:

• Self-motivated to get results
• Loves working with people and enjoys estimating software
• Effectively schedules ahead while maintaining flexibility
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Is succinct and professional with written communication
• Enjoys working hard and putting together agreements
• Servants heart to take care of others

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

The physical environment requires the employee to work all types of both indoor and outdoor conditions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment, having ability to stand or walk, occasionally bending, squatting, climbing stairs and lifting up to 50 pounds.