Damage Estimator

Damage Estimator Tetra Tech is adding a Damage Estimator to our Case Management team. This is a remote opportunity. 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. Proficiency in assessing property and fire‑related and flood‑related damage accurately, including 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. Participate 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 stating your salary in annualized terms nor comments or representations in any other respects are intended to express or imply that you will be working 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr LS Technologies