Insurance Restoration Estimator (Xactimate Pro)

Cyprus Point Construction; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyprus Point Construction is seeking a Construction & Insurance Estimator in Taylor, MI to prepare detailed estimates for residential, commercial, and restoration projects. The role emphasizes Xactimate-based estimating, reviewing insurance scopes, and coordinating with adjusters and owners to ensure accurate scope and pricing.

The estimator will inspect sites, take measurements, compile supporting documentation, and price all labor, materials, equipment, and each change order with precision,

Qualifications

• Experience using Xactimate estimating software strongly preferred.
• Experience preparing insurance estimates and supplements.
• Understanding of property damage restoration and insurance claim estimating processes.
• Knowledge of water, fire, storm, and other property damage restoration work preferred.
• Knowledge of residential and commercial construction methods and materials.
• Ability to read construction plans, drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Strong mathematical, measurement, and material takeoff skills.
• Strong computer skills and ability to use estimating and project-management software.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers, insurance adjusters, subcontractors, suppliers, and coworkers.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates, claims, supplements, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project locations for inspections and measurements as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for residential and commercial construction, remodeling, restoration, and repair projects.
• Review insurance scopes, adjuster estimates, loss documentation, photos, measurements, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct job-site inspections to evaluate damages, take measurements, document existing conditions, and determine the appropriate scope of work.
• Create detailed scopes for water, fire, storm, and other property damage restoration projects.
• Accurately apply appropriate Xactimate line items, quantities, measurements, labor, materials, equipment, and supporting documentation.
• Review carrier or adjuster estimates and identify missing, incorrect, or under-scoped items when applicable.
• Prepare estimate revisions and supplements when additional damage, work, or necessary items are identified.
• Provide photographs, measurements, invoices, subcontractor quotes, documentation, and other information necessary to support estimates and supplements.
• Communicate professionally with insurance adjusters, carriers, property owners, project managers, subcontractors, and other parties regarding estimate and scope questions.
• Maintain detailed documentation of communications, estimate revisions, approvals, supplements, and project changes.
• Review project plans, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and other available project information.
• Perform material quantity takeoffs and determine anticipated labor requirements.
• Obtain and review pricing from suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Prepare detailed estimates that account for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, permits, overhead, profit, and other applicable project expenses.
• Identify missing scope items, potential cost issues, and project risks before work begins.
• Prepare and price change orders when the project scope changes.
• Maintain organized estimating files, including photos, measurements, estimates, proposals, invoices, quotes, and supporting documentation.
• Work closely with project managers and field personnel to ensure the estimated scope matches the work being completed.
• Compare estimated costs with actual project costs to improve future estimating accuracy and profitability.
• Complete estimates, revisions, and supplements within established deadlines.
• Maintain current knowledge of construction methods, restoration practices, material pricing, labor costs, and insurance estimating procedures.

Skills

Xactimate (estimation)

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Mathematical & measurement skills

Project management

Tools

Estimating software (Xactimate)

Job description

Cyprus Point Construction is seeking a Construction & Insurance Estimator in Taylor, MI to prepare detailed estimates for residential, commercial, and restoration projects. The role emphasizes Xactimate-based estimating, reviewing insurance scopes, and coordinating with adjusters and owners to ensure accurate scope and pricing.

The estimator will inspect sites, take measurements, compile supporting documentation, and price all labor, materials, equipment, and each change order with precision,