Restoration Estimator - REMOTE

Job Description Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. is a national franchise organization that provides property damage emergency services, restoration and reconstruction services for residential and commercial properties due to water, fire, mold, storm and other disasters. The Paul Davis Network is made up of more than 320 franchises and company Owned Operations across the US and Canada. Since 1966, we have helped more than 2 million property owners restore their properties and lives.

Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days remote

The Reconstruction Estimator plays a critical role in restoring residential and commercial properties following traumatic events such as fire, flood, and other disasters. The role supports profitable, high-quality project outcomes through detailed scope development, estimate accuracy, and effective coordination—without performing field estimating.

Raises and bonuses
Annual performance reviews
Production & Financial Performance
Ensure each project meets or exceeds minimum gross profit margin requirements in accordance with company standards.
Maintain a consistent pipeline of approved projects by meeting internal and carrier cycle-time expectation.
Serve as the subject-matter expert for reconstruction estimating, providing accurate and defensible scopes.
Prepare detailed estimates using 3D scans, field documentation, and project scopes.
Estimate each loss using industry-standard estimating platforms, including Xactimate and Symbility.
Apply advanced knowledge of building codes, construction methods, materials, and sequencing to ensure estimates are compliant and accurate.
Stay current on estimating software updates, pricing changes, and industry best practices through ongoing education
Field Response & Project Scoping
Respond on-site when needed following property loss events to accurately scope damages, validate project requirements, and support timely estimate completion.
Secure signed work authorizations to transition approved projects to the production team efficiently.
Identify scope gaps, project risks, or misalignments early and escalate as needed.
Insurance, TPA & Customer Relations
Collaboration & Project Execution
Partner closely with the Division Manager, Reconstruction Leaders, Project Managers, and Coordinators to ensure smooth handoff from estimating to production.
Proactively identify projects or issues that may not align with company goals, margins, or operational capacity.
Support production teams with estimate clarification, scope reviews, and project transitions.
Communicate, document, and track all change orders and insurance supplements, ensuring timely submission, approval, and proper documentation.
Maintain accurate records to support project audits, carrier reviews, and internal reporting.
Customer Service Skills
Ability to answer and communicate with customers over the phone and face to face
Self-motivated with the ability to plan, organize, and complete tasks independently without close supervision.
Weekly Salary Based Pay

• Quartlery bonus opportunities are available for effectively managing profitable projects.
• Company laptop and cell phone
• Health, Dental, Vision
• Long Term Disability
• Access to Paul Davis University and regular training opportunities