Restoration Xactimate Estimator

Job description

Oregon Restoration is the premiere Water Damage, Mold Mitigation and Repair company in Oregon and SW Washington for over 15 years. We are a fast growing, employee owned and focused company looking to expand our high quality water mitigation division in the Portland Area. We are looking to work with great people who want to grow and learn new skills. People who enjoy providing excellent customer service while learning how to restore homes and businesses.

It’s a fast pace career that has a lot of satisfaction due to the variety of skills learned and direction for advancements.

As a company we take pride in providing a better place to work that is about more than the bottom line. We all like working hard but taking care of our valued employees and keeping our great people happy is our key to success. We build careers. We have won the "Top 100 Places To Work In Oregon" award by Oregon Business Magazine since 2019.

Including we were awarded 2nd place of ALL businesses in Oregon with 35-100 employees! We are proud of that feat. If that sounds good to you, we’d love to talk to you about joining our team.

The Reconstruction Estimator will conduct site inspections, gather information, sketch affected areas, and write accurate scope of work for necessary repairs. This position will inspect and discuss reconstruction processes with homeowners, insurance agents, mortgage companies, and technicians. The Reconstruction Estimator will write estimates for the work needed, submit to insurance or property owner for approval, and work with Project Managers to address any supplements needed.

They also work closely with Mitigation Project Managers to ensure seamless handoff of projects.

Please note this position is in person only when not visiting job sites.

• Drive to and from worksites and for business purposes
• Conduct site inspections, communicate with customers, gather necessary information to write accurate scope of work
• Research the cost of items such as materials, transport, labor, and vendors to ensure a project is approved by the insurance company or the owner in both scope and price
• Follow up with insurance agents for approvals
• Assess the risk levels associated with each project
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, or contractors to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems
• Understand and navigate projects and their requirements
• Understand and navigate project-generating programs such as contractor connections
• Adhere to guidelines and deadlines for project generating programs
• Communicate respectfully and clearly with all parties involved in the project
• Review Xactimate estimates for completion and technical accuracy, ensuring quality and integrity
• Keep documentation organized and uploaded, including photo documentation of project progression
• Determine key variables for cost
• Create and submit estimate reports or bids via appropriate systems
• Implement salesmanship to pursue job opportunities
• Respond to all customer questions and concerns and document any changes of scope
• Follow up on all communications (phone calls, meetings, emails)
• Keep customers informed on the estimating process with timely responses
• Prepare contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with clients, suppliers, or contractors
• Develop or implement quality control programs
• Implement new or modified plans in response to delays, bad weather, or construction site emergencies
• Inform supervisors immediately of any customer discontent
• Analyze data to determine project feasibility

Please note the above is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Proven experience as a Construction Estimator or similar role
• Insurance Disaster Restoration experience required; 3-5 years preferred
• Xactimate estimating experience required
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, techniques, and materials
• Proficient in blueprint or schematic reading and…