Xactimate-Certified Damage Assessor​/Residential Field Inspector; Part-Time

About us:

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LEAF, Inc. (4

LEAF) is a multi-discipline Firm providing services throughout the United States. For more than 25 years, 4

LEAF has assisted clients in successfully navigating contract services leading to fiscally responsible solutions. As one of the industry’s notable providers of planning, building and safety, construction management, and fire consulting services, 4

LEAF has an enviable track record of completing complex projects and staffing assignments with both public and private clients. The dedication of our staff combined with our company culture, have consistently allowed us to meet and exceed the needs of our clients.

Job Description:

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LEAF, Inc. is a rapidly growing company in the construction industry, and we are currently seeking an Xactimate-Certified Damage Assessor / Residential Field Inspector to join our Northern California team. This role is ideal for an experienced professional with a strong background in residential property damage assessment, construction inspection, storm-related damage documentation, and estimating.

The ideal candidate will have expert-level experience using Xactimate, along with working knowledge of Matterport, Docu Sketch, and iGUIDE. This position will be responsible for performing field inspections of residential properties impacted by storm-related damage, documenting property conditions, preparing accurate damage assessments, and supporting repair scopes and cost estimates.

We are looking for a motivated self-starter who can work independently in the field, communicate professionally with homeowners and clients, and produce clear, accurate, and timely inspection documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Perform residential field inspections for storm-related property damage, including wind, hail, rain, water intrusion, and other weather-related impacts.
• Assess damage to roofing, siding, windows, doors, interiors, exterior components, structural elements, and other residential building systems.
• Utilize Xactimate to perform scoping analyses, prepare repair estimates, and support construction cost evaluations.
• Develop, review, and amend scopes of work for residential repairs and reconstruction.
• Prepare scope adjustment documentation and related supporting materials based on project or program requirements.
• Perform final scope reconciliations to align planned work, completed work, and documented field conditions prior to file closeout.
• Review inspection findings, photographs, measurements, notes, and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Use Matterport and iGUIDE to capture property conditions, measurements, visual documentation, and floor plan information.
• Prepare and manage documents using Docu Sketch and other digital platforms.
• Identify storm-related damage, pre-existing conditions, construction deficiencies, code-related issues, and potential repair needs.
• Assist Project Managers, Construction Managers, and internal teams with identifying or obtaining current scopes of work for assigned files.
• Track key scope metrics, file status, documentation needs, and outstanding items to support accurate work product and timely completion.
• Collaborate professionally with homeowners, clients, contractors, project managers, and program staff.
• Escalate scope, construction, permitting, documentation, or compliance-related issues as needed.
• Maintain organized records of inspections, estimates, photos, signed documents, reports, and related project files.
• Ensure all work is completed accurately, professionally, and within required timelines.
• Follow company procedures, safety protocols, and applicable industry standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a damage assessor, property damage inspector, field adjuster, construction inspector, restoration estimator, or similar role.
• Expert-level proficiency with Xactimate is required.
• Experience with Matterport, Docu Sign, and iGUIDE is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction, building components, repair methods, and storm-related property damage.
• Experience inspecting residential roofing, exteriors, interiors, water intrusion, and structural damage.
• Ability to…