Cost Estimator

Ultimate Staffing; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Cost Estimator with strong Xactimate proficiency to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate repair and reconstruction estimates for residential and commercial properties, supporting insurance claims, and ensuring projects are budgeted efficiently and accurately.

This role requires excellent analytical skills, construction knowledge, and the ability to communicate effectively

Qualifications

• Experience preparing repair and reconstruction estimates.
• Proficiency with Xactimate software.
• Ability to work with insurance claims and adjusters.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates using Xactimate for restoration, reconstruction, and repair projects.
• Review scopes of work, photographs, inspections, and project documentation to determine labor, material, and equipment costs.
• Collaborate with insurance adjusters, project managers, property owners, and subcontractors throughout the claims process.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Xactimate

Job description

Key Responsibilities

e are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Cost Estimator with strong Xactimate proficiency to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate repair and reconstruction estimates for residential and commercial properties, supporting insurance claims, and ensuring projects are budgeted efficiently and accurately. This role requires excellent analytical skills, construction knowledge, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, insurance adjusters, contractors, and project managers.

• Prepare detailed and accurate estimates using Xactimate software for property damage restoration, reconstruction, and repair projects.
• Review scopes of work, photographs, inspections, and project documentation to determine labor, material, and equipment costs.
• Collaborate with insurance adjusters, project managers, property owners, and subcontractors throughout the claims process.

Desired Skills and Experience

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Cost Estimator with strong Xactimate proficiency to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.