Restoration Estimator Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Restoration Estimator to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Managing the entire project schedule throughout the project lifecycle for remediation, contents and mitigation projects;
- Conduct remediation, mitigation and contents related educational programs for the public and the insurance industry;
- Pack, move and store contents using bar code inventory controls; maintain shop security;
- Prepare contents, mitigation and restoration estimates, budgets and work orders and make work assignments;
- Knowledge of estimating the project through the use of Xactimate;
- Process contents through cleaning, deodorization, repair, restoration, return and acceptance;
- Document job costs and unanticipated conditions;
- Purchase and inventory shop supplies; maintain contents handling and processing equipment;
- Maintain communication with the property owner and the insurance company; secure prompt payment;
- Responsible for the oversight and management of the project cycle for mitigation projects;
- Manage recycling, salvage and charitable giving operations;
- Securing any unique materials, permits and/or equipment required to complete the project;
- Provide direction and coordination of all field activities related to the crews and any coordinate subcontractors;
- Develop and maintain network of skilled subcontractors for specialized work;
- Supervise staff training and development; measure productivity and effectiveness.
Requirements:
- An organized approach to learning from experience and a commitment to continuous improvement;
- Flexible schedule nights and weekend may be required;
- A combination of specialized skills, training and experience necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the department;
- The developed capacity to render judgments with integrity under conditions of ethical uncertainty;
- Poses strong computer skills;
- Must be able to handle large volume of claims in a timely manner;
- College degree helpful but not required;
- Must have construction knowledge;
- A commitment to the interests of customers in particular, and the welfare of society in general;
- Must be competent in Xactimate;
- Must be very proficient Word, Excel & Outlook;
- IICRC or Clean Trust certificate training a plus;
- 2-5 years of insurance related fire and water restoration experience a plus;
- Familiar with insurance regulations and qualifications.