Damage Estimator

Damage Estimator

Tetra Tech is adding a Damage Estimator to our Case Management team. This is a remote opportunity.

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For nearly 60 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

The Damage Estimator role involves inspecting homes and/or physical infrastructure for proof of loss (POL) documentation using Xactimate. The inspector identifies risks, documents findings, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to enhance disaster recovery capabilities and claim processing.

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Damage assessments using Xactimate to accurately structure POLs to provide adequate compensation for claimants to rebuild.
• Must be proficient in assessing property and fire-related and flood-related damage accurately, which involves understanding the extent of damage, the required repairs, required documentation, and associated costs.
• Proficiency in using administrative software, claims management software, databases, and other technology tools that facilitate claim processing, documentation, and communication.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex local or federal policy language, including relevant statutes, regulations, policies, guidance, and directions.
• Proficiency in administrative activities within an organization, including customer service, data management, records management, time management, workload balancing, data reporting and tracking, and other administrative duties.
• Customer service, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and knowledge and ability to explain policy and regulations to claimants, and other stakeholders.
• Assist in the development and changes to policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
• Participating in training and professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge of disaster response and recovery strategies.

Candidates require a minimum of five years of combined experience in damage assessments or insurance claims adjusting, in a similar role and a high school diploma. Licensed NFIP adjuster in the state of Florida is required. Experience using Xactimate for a minimum of five years, is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to work both in a team environment and independently. Strong organization skills, be comfortable interacting with clients, have a flexible style, and be able to immediately adapt to changing priorities. Strong computer skills, knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and the ability to learn new products are needed. Ability to adapt to different work environments, which will consist of travel (air, train, and car) and work in post-disaster conditions.

Temporary position. May require irregular hours. Weekends may be occasionally required.

This position with Tetra Tech is temporary and on an "as needed" basis and will end. It is understood that your employment is to be on an "at will" basis. Neither our stating your salary in annualized terms nor our comments nor representations in any other respects are intended to express or imply that you will be working either for any duration or under a contract of employment.

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.