Restoration Desk Estimator: Close Projects Faster

Restoration Company; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Paul Davis Restoration of Central Mississippi is seeking an experienced Restoration Desk Estimator to support our operations team. The role centers on producing precise, profitable estimates from field documentation using Xactimate, Claims Workspace, and other tools.

The ideal candidate will have strong restoration knowledge, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple estimates while aligning with project scope and insurance requirements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restoration, construction, or property-loss estimating experience.
• Demonstrated experience writing estimates using Xactimate.
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods, materials, labor, and repair processes.
• Ability to read and interpret sketches, scopes, photographs, construction documents, and supporting reports.
• Understanding of insurance restoration estimating and claims processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates, deadlines, revisions, and follow-ups simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with Operations and Production teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn company-specific software.

Responsibilities

• Review field scopes, photographs, sketches, measurements, documentation, and supporting information for completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare detailed residential and commercial restoration estimates using Xactimate, Claims Workspace/Mobile Claims, and other industry software.
• Develop estimates for reconstruction, mitigation, contents, and other restoration services as applicable.
• Ensure estimates reflect the documented scope of work and include labor, materials, equipment, costs, and overhead.
• Identify missing information and resolve questions with the Field Scope Specialist, Project Manager, or Operations Team.
• Prepare and submit complete, well-supported estimates within company turnaround requirements.
• Maintain compliance with carrier programs, estimating guidelines, and standards.
• Communicate estimates, scope, pricing, and expectations clearly to customers and stakeholders.
• Present proposals and obtain customer authorization to proceed with restoration work.
• Communicate and negotiate with insurance adjusters regarding scope and pricing differences.
• Prepare documentation and supplements for fair compensation; follow up on estimates and approvals.

Skills

Xactimate

Restoration knowledge

Communication

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

Tools

Symbility

Claims Workspace

Job description

Paul Davis Restoration of Central Mississippi is seeking an experienced Restoration Desk Estimator to support our operations team. The role centers on producing precise, profitable estimates from field documentation using Xactimate, Claims Workspace, and other tools.

The ideal candidate will have strong restoration knowledge, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple estimates while aligning with project scope and insurance requirements.