Field Estimator

Field Estimator

Are you looking for a rewarding career with a diverse and growing company where you can help people rebuild after disaster strikes while advancing your professional journey? Join the Paul Davis Team! At Paul Davis Restoration Cleveland Metro & Akron, we are industry leaders in restoration and reconstruction services for insurance providers, commercial properties, and homeowners. Since 1966, Paul Davis has helped communities recover from fire, water, storm, and other property losses. We are growing and looking for motivated professionals who want purpose in their work and the opportunity to make a difference every day.

As a Field Estimator, you will be the first point of contact for many property owners following a traumatic event such as a fire, flood, storm, or other property damage claim. You will inspect damaged properties, develop detailed scopes of work, create estimates using Xactimate, communicate with insurance professionals, and secure projects for our reconstruction teams. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, problem-solving, and helping customers navigate the restoration process.

Our team members are on the front lines of restoring homes, businesses, and communities. We provide the support, training, and tools necessary to help you succeed while offering significant earning potential and career growth opportunities.

Competitive base salary plus commission, annual earning potential of $65,000 - $100,000+, no cap on commission opportunities, vehicle reimbursement and gas card, laptop and mobile technology provided, ongoing leadership development and industry training, one-on-one mentorship, access to Paul Davis University, paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, flexible scheduling opportunities, career advancement within a growing organization.

Meet operational objectives related to sales, profitability, and customer experience, inspect residential and commercial properties impacted by fire, water, storm, and other losses, create detailed estimates utilizing Xactimate software, scope projects accurately and profitably, secure reconstruction and restoration projects, build and maintain relationships with property owners and insurance professionals, communicate expectations clearly with adjusters, project managers, and customers, manage estimate revisions and insurance supplements, document and communicate change orders as required, ensure projects meet profit margin and service expectations, meet carrier compliance standards and estimate upload requirements, schedule appointments and coordinate project start activities.

Working knowledge of restoration and reconstruction practices, proficiency with Xactimate estimating software, excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong customer service and relationship-building skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, knowledge of Microsoft Office and mobile technology, ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, strong negotiation and presentation abilities, high level of professionalism and confidentiality, ability to provide accurate estimate revisions within carrier-required timelines.

Xactimate Level 1 or Level 2 certification preferred, experience in restoration, reconstruction, insurance adjusting, or construction estimating required, understanding of residential and commercial construction processes, previous customer service or project management experience preferred, bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience preferred.

Ability to inspect residential and commercial properties in various environments, ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and climb stairs as needed, ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, ability to safely utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE), frequent use of computers, tablets, and mobile technology, ability to communicate effectively both in person and over the phone.

Deliver What You Promise, Respect The Individual, Have Pride In What You Do, Practice Continuous Improvement.

To provide extraordinary care while serving people in their time of need. To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results.