Construction Estimator - Insurance Restoration

balanceclaims; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BalanceClaims in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Construction Estimator to support accurate project scopes within the insurance restoration process.

The role focuses on reviewing project documentation, building detailed Xactimate estimates, and preparing clear summaries for clients and internal teams. Candidates should have >1 year in insurance restoration or related estimating, with strong analytical and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in insurance restoration, construction estimating, or related field.
• Xactimate experience preferred (not required for strong candidates).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail when reviewing documentation and building estimates.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple files and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review client-provided documentation (photos, measurements, carrier reports, etc.) to understand project scope.
• Create detailed and accurate Xactimate estimates with a focus on completeness and consistency, including existing components and items required by building codes and manufacturer installation requirements.
• Prepare clear written summaries outlining the estimate scope for both the client and internal teams.
• Complete estimate revisions as needed based on updated information or feedback.

Skills

Insurance restoration experience

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Written communication

Multi-file management

Tools

Xactimate

Job description

About BalanceClaims

BalanceClaims(https://balanceclaims.com) provides full-service claims administration, estimating, and advisory services for contractors in the insurance restoration industry. We integrate into our clients’ workflows to help manage construction job files efficiently so they can focus on selling, building, and billing.

Construction Estimator – Insurance Restoration

In Office – Indianapolis, IN

Balance Claims is seeking a Construction Estimator to support the development of accurate and complete project scopes within the insurance restoration process.

This role is responsible for reviewing project documentation, building detailed Xactimate estimates, and preparing clear summaries to support both clients and internal teams. The quality and accuracy of the estimate directly impacts downstream file performance and overall project outcomes.

You will work on a variety of project types including residential and commercial properties, covering both interior and exterior scopes related to storm, water, fire, and other insurance-related losses.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Review client-provided documentation (photos, measurements, carrier reports, etc.) to understand project scope
• Create detailed and accurate Xactimate estimates with a focus on completeness and consistency, including existing components and items required by building codes and manufacturer installation requirements
• Prepare clear written summaries outlining the estimate scope for both the client and internal teams
• Complete estimate revisions as needed based on updated information or feedback

What Success Looks Like

• High level of accuracy and completeness in initial estimates
• Clear, well-structured estimates and summaries that require minimal clarification
• Consistent turnaround of files across varying volume levels
• Ability to maintain consistent output and quality in a high-volume environment, including managing a significant number of estimates per day during peak seasons
• Ability to interpret documentation and translate it into a complete and supportable estimate

Qualifications

• Experience in insurance restoration, construction estimating, or related field
• Xactimate experience preferred (not required for strong candidates)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail when reviewing documentation and building estimates
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple files and priorities simultaneously
• Strong written communication skills