Disaster Restoration Estimator

• This position will be responsible for creating and managing estimates in the commercial and industrial space and is part of our pre-mitigation and preconstruction estimating team.
• The responsibilities include preparing budgets, estimates and pre-bid packages through Xactimate, ROMS, NTE, Time & Material and other relevant methods.

• Produces accurate & timely estimates, by using estimating software such as Xactimate or
• Symbility, or creating a Rough Order of Magnitude
• Proficient in utilizing estimating platforms sketch functions
• Perform job walkthroughs and create a damage assessment
• Produces project documentation that clearly identifies the building in its current condition and the extent of the damage
• Works with the project management team to create a project budget & production schedule
• Assists the project management team with the creation of a Job Hazard Assessment (JHA)
• Capable of working on several large projects simultaneously
• Assists the project management team with the creation of change orders to the original scope of work
• Assists the Project Coordinator with the creation of project invoices
• Strong communication skills and capable of communicating with clients, insurance carriers, advisors, stake holders and all other involved parties.
• Works with the Project Manager to maintain schedule and budgets.
• Must live in the Northeast region of the country and be flexible to travel often frequently and on short notice, in that geographic location and surrounding areas.

• Requires 4-6 years of related experience.
• Proficient in Xactimate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the restoration field and reconstruction filed.
• Proven experience with estimating on large, full-scale projects and construction estimating.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License.
• Flexible to travel.

• Ability to climb stairs, scaffold and ladders.
• Able to crawl through attics and crawlspaces as needed.
• Ability to bend, squat, lift frequently and lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Be available 24/7/365 to handle any emergency when necessary

• May occasionally work in temperatures above 100 degrees or below 32 degrees.
• May occasionally work on slippery or uneven surfaces.
• Noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.
• Must work in environments such as smoke, wind, water, Category 2 and 3 water, and fire.

Are you legally authorized to work in the US for any employer?

Will you now or in the future, require immigration sponsorship for work authorization (for example, H-1B status)?

Do you live 25 miles from on site location New York, NY?