Estimator I

United Property Restoration Services; Middlefield (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement matching program

Holiday and PTO

Referral program

Cell phone allowance

Travel compensation

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

United Property Restoration Services is seeking an Estimator I/Matterport Technician to join our team. This entry-level role focuses on capturing high-quality virtual documentation on-site and translating data into accurate estimates.

You will learn to use Matterport, Hover, and Xactimate, while supporting field workflows, scheduling inspections, and coordinating with customers for pre-construction and walkthroughs.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Highly organized with daily documentation and tracking discipline.
• Tech-savvy and able to learn spatial scanning tools quickly.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for field visits.
• Preferred technical education or certification in construction-related fields.

Responsibilities

• Capture site imagery with Matterport/Hover to build accurate digital models.
• Take measurements and document damages for accurate estimates.
• Schedule field inspections and coordinate with customers.
• Operate and maintain scanning equipment and field tools.
• Prepare sketches and data entry for estimates using Xactimate.
• Draft change orders and guide customers through walks.
• Log updates in CRM, manage calendars, and supervise subcontractors on smaller projects.

Skills

Strong communication

High organization

Tech-savvy mindset

Valid Driver's License

Matterport/Hover familiarity

Education

Associate's degree or technical certification in construction management/drafting

Tools

Matterport

Hover

Xactimate

Job description

We are an established and growing restoration general contractor that specializes in rebuilding and restoring residential buildings after a flood, fire, or other natural disaster. We are seeking a Estimator I/Matterport Technician to join our team. This is a foundational, entry-level role designed to fast-track your skills in estimating, project support, and cutting-edge digital field technology. You will play a critical role in our workflow by capturing high-quality virtual documentation on-site and translating that data into accurate estimates.

Key Responsibilities

Field Data & Matterport Collection:

• Capture site imagery: Use Matterport, Hover, moisture mapping, and digital photography to create exact virtual models of project sites.
• Document site details: Measure room dimensions and ceiling heights, ensuring all damage is visually captured (including closets, ceilings, and obstructed areas).
• Schedule site visits: Coordinate directly with customers to schedule and conduct field inspections efficiently.
• Manage field gear: Maintain, charge, and safely operate all digital tools, meters, and scanning equipment.

Estimating & Project Support

• Write entry-level estimates: Prepare sketches, layouts, and data entry for projects averaging $5,000 to $10,000.
• Utilize Xactimate: Input site data to create accurate estimation files.
• Process change orders: Document and draft written change orders for any adjustments made to the original scope of work.
• Customer walk-throughs: Guide customers through pre-construction and final project walk-throughs (virtually or in person) to ensure full satisfaction.

Administration & Project Supervision

• Keep files updated: Log daily updates into our CRM and file management tracking systems before the end of each workday.
• Manage schedules: Maintain calendar updates in Outlook and internal scheduling software.
• Oversee select projects: Coordinate and supervise subcontractors on smaller "write-and-run" projects to ensure work stays on budget and on schedule.

Qualifications

• Strong communication: Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to communicate professionally with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• High organization: A detail-oriented professional who can manage daily documentation, expense logs, and project tracking diligently.
• Tech-savvy mindset: Experience with or a strong ability to learn spatial scanning technology (Matterport, Hover) and data collection tools.
• Valid Driver’s License/Reliable transportation: Required for daily travel to inspection and project sites.
• Education/Training: An Associate’s degree or technical certification in construction management, drafting, or a related field, preferred.

Compensation

• Competitive base salary, health insurance, retirement matching program, holiday and paid time off, referral program, cell phone allowance, travel compensation, and opportunities for career advancement.