Part-Time/On Call Estimator

Rainbow International, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A restoration services company is seeking a Restoration Estimator to accurately estimate property losses and coordinate restoration projects. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills, a high school diploma (or GED), and experience with estimating software like Xactimate. This remote position offers competitive compensation of $20.00 to $25.00 per hour, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in restoring customers' properties after disasters.

Qualifications

• 24 months of related experience writing restoration estimates preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.
• Proficient in basic math skills for calculations.

Responsibilities

• Estimate residential and commercial restoration projects.
• Coordinate estimates and communication with subcontractors.
• Create accurate and profitable job estimates.

Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Planning and Organizing

Quality

Adaptability

Dependability

Safety and Security

Technology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Xactimate

Microsoft Excel

Word processing software

Job description

Position Summary/Purpose

Execute the timely, accurate, and profitable estimation of property losses. Effectively communicating the organization’s capabilities while maintaining good communication with all other employees as needed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Use software to estimate residential and commercial restoration projects.
• Coordinate estimates and communicate with subcontractors as needed.
• Create accurate and profitable job estimates.
• Develop list of materials and equipment needed for projects.
• Complete estimates that will be forwarded to the customer within four (4) business days of the property inspection.
• Set realistic expectations while working up estimation.
• Build and maintain relationships with claims adjusters and contractors when opportunity arises.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, and government requirements.
• Attend departmental and company meetings as required.
• Inform immediate supervisor of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted items or computer database.

Decision Rights and Authority

• Determine project scope and estimated cost for restoration jobs.

Working Relationships and Scope

• All adjustments, modifications, and corrections will be approved by president before corrected.
• All estimates will be given to president first before being sent out to customers.
• Only company-approved vendors and subcontractors will be used.

Performance Competencies

• Oral Communication – The individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Written Communication – The individual edits work for spelling and grammar and is able to read and interpret written information.
• Planning and Organizing – The individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
• Quality – The individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors his/her own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability – The individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability – The individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and Security – The individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Technology – The individual uses typical communication devices to effectively speed communication and appropriately utilizes company-approved estimating software, customer contact management, standard word processing, and spreadsheet software tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy of work performed.

Qualifications – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience (Preferred but not required)

High school diploma (or GED) and twenty-four (24) months of related experience writing restoration estimates and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Write simple correspondence. Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees as needed.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages, and draw and interpret property sketches and graphs. Ability to apply common sense understanding and to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Deal with problems involving multiple concrete variables in standardized situations. Intermediate capability in using word processing software, spreadsheet software, email systems, and the internet. Experience with Xactimate and Xactware required.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

None required for this position. IICRC and/or RIA certifications helpful.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

This is a remote position.

Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

At Rainbow International® Restoration we’re helping families out when disaster strikes, turning their damaged houses back into homes. Our franchisees are looking for qualified people seeking to do what it takes to restore the customers property. Does the sound of that excite you? Then seeking a career with an independently owned and operated Rainbow International® franchise might be the place for you. Because for our family, this isn’t just a job, it’s a calling.