Restoration Estimator

Company:  Paul Davis Restoration of Portland / Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Closing Date: 09/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Are you an expert in disaster restoration estimating? Do you thrive on solving complex problems, armed with your analytical mindset and keen attention to detail? If so, Paul Davis Restoration is looking for a talented Restoration Estimator to join our team.

As a Restoration Estimator, you will play a critical role in our operations. Drawing on your extensive experience in disaster restoration estimating, you will be responsible for accurately assessing the scope of restoration projects. Your keen problem-solving skills and analytical approach will enable you to navigate complexities and provide comprehensive and precise estimates. With your meticulous attention to detail, you will ensure that every aspect of the project is accounted for, leaving no room for surprises. Beyond your technical expertise, outstanding customer service is at the core of everything we do. Your ability to build strong relationships, communicate effectively, and provide exceptional service to our clients will set you apart. You understand that in times of distress, compassion and professionalism go hand in hand.

Join our team at Paul Davis Restoration and become a valued member of our community. If you are driven, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering excellence in disaster restoration estimating, apply now to take the next step in your career.

Key Accountabilities:

Create and write estimates using Xactimate and core logic

Negotiate and direct communication with insurance representatives throughout each project

Schedule and communicate meetings with project managers

Support project management team in producing supplements and change orders

Build and maintain business relationships with insurance adjusters, brokers, and TPA’s

Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates

Ensure each project achieves a minimum gross profit margin as determined by company standards

Grow knowledge of new industry technology, building products, and current building trends

Skills, Characteristics and Abilities:

Ability to produce a consistent, predictable, and comprehensive product (estimate)

Highly dedicated and extreme accountability

Driven, self-starting, confident decision maker

Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate with individuals across all functions

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Approachable and friendly demeanor

Strong negotiation skills

Minimum Requirements:

Required: High School Diploma or GED

Required: 5+ years of restoration estimating experience

Required: Industry-specific experience. This may include working for an insurance carrier, restoration contractor, building inspector, or an independent adjusting firm.

Required: Xactimate, RMS/Dash, Microsoft Office

Required: Understand common building and structural equations to determine materials

Required: General understanding of gross margin, price setting, and project budgeting

Preferred: Experience with Symbility and/or Xactimate Certification

Preferred: Read and interpret engineering plans

Preferred: IICRC Fire Smoke Certification, Structural Drying

Other duties as required

We honor our culture, core values and expect our employees to as well. We deliver what we promise, respect the individual, have pride in what we do and practice continuous improvement.

We invite individuals who hold our same values and think they meet the criteria to please apply today.

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Paul Davis Restoration is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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