Estimator - Senior (ID# 720)

Senior Estimator

Location: Allentown, PA Job Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Our Client is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join its growing restoration and reconstruction team in Allentown, PA. This role is responsible for developing accurate residential, commercial, and industrial estimates while managing projects from initial scope through completion. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Xactimate, understands restoration and construction estimating, and can effectively communicate with clients, adjusters, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed and accurate scopes of work with minimal estimating variances.
• Prepare precise floor plans, multi-level sketches, and roof diagrams using Xactimate Sketch.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable local building codes and industry standards.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain project budgets while proactively addressing cost variances.
• Prepare estimates, revisions, proposals, and change orders using company formatting standards.
• Build and maintain construction schedules while coordinating with trades, vendors, and project teams to ensure timely completion.
• Identify schedule conflicts and recommend solutions when additional resources are needed.
• Demonstrate expertise in source removal, containment, mitigation, decontamination, ventilation, contents restoration, and deodorization.
• Perform investigative demolition, controlled demolition, structural cleaning, and restoration assessments.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and estimator certification training programs.
• Independently manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Maintain company vehicle inspections and keep assigned vehicles clean and serviceable.
• Complete accident, injury, and incident reports promptly when required.
• Utilize strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills to support successful project outcomes.
• Communicate professionally with customers, adjusters, vendors, and internal management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, safety standards, and operational guidelines.

Requirements

• Must expand and maintain local area clientele in position to refer losses. Clientele is primarily insurance adjusters but may also include community business owners, schools and municipalities. Senior Estimator book of business is approximately $2M- $4M
• Serve as primary contact with owners, adjusters, and consultants
• Scope development, negotiation and agreements with customers
• Uses Our Client standard in formatting estimates
• Coordinate after hours emergency services as directed, including board-ups, water damage, fire and smoke damage and vandalism
• Consistently identify potential site hazards (asbestos, lead paint, mold, etc.)
• Must conduct oneself professionally and with courtesy at all times. Must be proactive conveying information and be immediately responsive to requests for information
• Apply industry TPA Program standards and ensure compliance with requirements
• Comprehensive understanding of customer service, principles and practices
• Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines
• Attention to detail and keen sense of safeguarding other people's property and information
• Attend our client sponsored operations and safety training courses as required

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction, restoration, or contents estimating
• Residential estimating experience in excess of $50,000 and commercial estimating experience up to $100,000
• Successful completion of Estimating Platform Level 1 and Level 2 User Certification
• Successful completion of Xactimate Intermediate Training
• National rate and material invoicing experience
• English literacy and fluency
• Understanding of MSDS data sheets and their application to restoration projects
• Must use the Estimate Format Standards for Xactimate estimates, proposals, and related documentation
• Extensive customer service experience
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency and extensive Xactimate experience
• Professional appearance and demeanor with excellent verbal and telephone communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with coworkers, subcontractors, vendors, and customers

Physical Demands

• Frequently lift over 50 pounds without assistance
• Sit for extended periods while preparing estimates and documentation
• Manual dexterity required for keyboarding and repetitive computer tasks
• Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, and stand as necessary
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $65,000 - $72,000 annually

Our Client offers competitive pay and a wide range of benefit options including, but not limited to, 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications required for this position.