Restoration Estimator

IICRC; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Profit sharing

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Paul Davis is seeking a Restoration Estimator to join our team. You will scope residential and commercial damage after disasters, communicate clearly with homeowners, insurers, and producers, and sign work for our production crews

You’ll build trusted relationships, deliver accurate estimates, and contribute to a growing network of offices across the US and Canada while advancing your career within a supportive training environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience required.
• Industry certifications (IICRC/Lead preferred) considered a plus.
• Proficient with estimating software and on-site technology.

Responsibilities

• Meet operational objectives for Sales, Gross Margin, Brand Experience.
• Track metrics such as Net Promoter Score and ensure clear communication with project managers and adjusters on-site.
• Sign projects and manage change orders to keep projects within profit range.

Skills

Communication skills

Client relations

Technology proficiency

Learning mindset

Organizational skills

Written communication

Negotiation and scheduling

Team collaboration

On-site presence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

IICRC certification (preferred)

Lead certification (preferred)

Tools

Xactimate

Estimating software

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

When things go wrong, we do what's right! Reports To: Carrier Growth Manager

"A mind built for excellence. A spirit built for service."

What does a Restoration Estimator (RE) with Paul Davis do?

• Serve your community when it needs it the most
• Communicate with clients and adjusters the scope and expectations for rebuild
• Celebrate completion of projects with homeowners, grateful to be back in their homes and businesses, along with your Project Managers and office team members
• Learn new things daily about scoping and signing construction projects
• Get results and set proper expectations for others
• Have fun and be part of a growing business and community!

Restoration Estimators work with owners, adjusters, and Project Managers after traumatic events such as a fire or flood to clean up and repair damage to residential and commercial property. As a RE, you will be on scene after property disasters to accurately scope projects and sign work for our production teams to complete. You will build relationships with insurance professionals and communicate with property owners the expectations to build the structure back to its original form.

Why The Team Needs You?

Serving others in their time of need is not easy. We will need you to build foundational relationships based on trust, actively listen, and bring in work for project managers to complete. We also want a fun personality that enjoys getting results.

Why Join The Team?

We are an industry leader in restoration and reconstruction for insurance providers and commercial properties throughout the United States and Canada. Built upon principles of customer service, dynamic decision-making and leadership, we have the tools to continue our rapid growth. Our team puts emphasis into living our Vision, Mission and Values to be more than just a service provider – our Restoration Estimators are on the front lines of restoring their communities by walking damaged properties and scoping estimates for full rebuilds. You will have the autonomy after training to control your schedule and continually seek learning opportunities that will improve your skill set.

Values:

Deliver what you promise. Respect the individual. Have pride in what you do. Practice continuous improvement.

Vision:

To provide extraordinary care while serving people in their time of need

Mission:

To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results

Team Compensation and Benefits:

• Ongoing Leadership Development Program and industry events
• One on One mentorship
• Three months of structured training to learn the Paul Davis Way
• Access to Paul Davis University and regular training opportunities
• Cell phone and computer provided by company
• Company vehicle and gas reimbursement
• PTO and sick days with flexible schedule

Team Qualifications (Requirements):

• Ability to clearly deliver truth and give certainty when property owners need it most
• Proficient with variety of current technology
• Career emphasis on learning and continuing education
• Sound planning and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Valid Driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience

Previous estimating experience (ex. Xactimate) is welcomed if willing to continually learn within industry. Industry certifications, including IICRC and Lead preferred. If limited experience but you meet all qualifications, we will invest in your training.

Role on the Team (Job Functions):

• Meet operational objectives of: Sales, Gross Margin, Brand Experience
• Track metrics during bi-weekly GS&R such as Net Promoter Score of 60
• Clearly communicate expectations with project manager and adjuster, onsite as needed
• Profitably scope estimates sign projects to get started
• Communicate and document any change orders and insurance supplements
• Ensure project completes within profit range and service level argreements are hit
• Participate in the on-call rotation, requiring evening and weekend point of contact for any new losses, as determined by the rotating schedule.
• Participate in local community events
• Establish relationships with business owners, insurance professionals, and TPA's
• Seek partnerships to improve performance of the team

Skills Desired of Team Member:

• Self-motivated to get results
• Loves working people and enjoys estimating software
• Effectively schedules ahead while maintaining flexibility
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Is succinct and professional with written communication
• Enjoys working hard and putting together agreements
• Servants heart to take care of others

Before You Can Take the Field:

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: The physical environment requires the employee to work all types of both indoor and outdoor conditions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment, having ability to stand or walk, occasionally bending, squatting, climbing stairs and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Paul Davis is an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Since 1966, Paul Davis has been an industry leader in the areas of property damage mitigation, reconstruction and remodeling. With more than 370 offices in our franchise network, the company serves residential, institutional, and commercial customers and clients across the United States and Canada.

We have built our heritage one project at a time, establishing a reputation for performance, integrity and responsibility among customers and carriers alike. Whether property damage is caused by water, fire, smoke, storms or other disasters, we deliver on our promise to deliver excellence, expertise and a customer experience that is second to none. At Paul Davis, our passion for quality drives everything we do.

Our Vision:

To Provide Extraordinary Care While Serving People In Their Time Of Need.

Our Values:

Deliver What You Promise

Respect The Individual

Have Pride In What You Do

Practice Continuous Improvement

Our Mission:

To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results