Senior Estimator
Listed on 2026-11-01
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Construction
Estimator, Building & Residential Construction
Senior Estimator
Location:
Ocala, FL | Base Salary: $70,000 + Commission | OTE: $150,000+
Are you an experienced estimator with a background in construction or property restoration? Ready to take your career to the next level while earning $150K+ annually
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Our Client is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Senior Estimator to support residential, commercial, and industrial restoration projects. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who combines strong estimating expertise, project management skills, and client relationship-building abilities.
You'll play a key role in developing accurate estimates, coordinating restoration projects, building lasting client relationships, and contributing to business growth—all while benefiting from ongoing training, advanced technology, and long-term career development.
Why Consider This Opportunity?Strong Earning Potential: $70,000 base salary plus commission, with on-target earnings exceeding $150,000.
Career Development: Access to industry-leading training, professional development, and advanced Xactimate certification opportunities.
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and more.
Meaningful Work: Help property owners and businesses recover from water, fire, smoke, and other property damage.
Relationship-Driven Role: Build a local book of business and develop long-term partnerships with insurance adjusters, property owners, and community organizations.
Prepare accurate, detailed scopes of work and competitive restoration estimates.
Create floor plans, multi-level sketches, and roof sketches using Xactimate Sketch.
Apply knowledge of building codes, restoration practices, and industry standards.
Develop and monitor project budgets, proactively addressing cost variances.
Manage estimates, revisions, proposals, and change orders using established company procedures.
Coordinate schedules, trades, vendors, and internal teams to keep projects on track.
Apply restoration best practices, including mitigation, decontamination, containment, ventilation, contents cleaning, and deodorization.
Perform or coordinate investigative demolition and structural decontamination activities.
Maintain accurate project documentation and support quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop and grow a local book of business, primarily through relationships with insurance adjusters, businesses, schools, and municipalities.
Serve as a primary point of contact for property owners, adjusters, and consultants.
Lead scope discussions, estimate negotiations, and customer agreements.
Coordinate emergency restoration services involving water, fire, smoke, vandalism, and board-up needs.
Identify potential site hazards, including asbestos, lead, and mold, and ensure appropriate procedures are followed.
Deliver responsive, professional customer service while protecting client property and confidential information.
Maintain compliance with applicable third-party administrator (TPA) program requirements.
Manage your workload independently while collaborating with project teams and vendors.
Participate in ongoing training and professional development.
Follow company policies, safety standards, and incident-reporting procedures.
Maintain company vehicles in safe, clean, and serviceable condition.
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule.
Required Qualifications
3+ years of experience in construction estimating, property restoration estimating, or contents estimating.
Experience with residential estimates exceeding $50,000 and commercial estimates up to $100,000.
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