Restoration Estimator: Damage Assessment & Scopes

Decontamination Solutions; Valley (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Americon Restoration of the Ohio Valley seeks an experienced Reconstruction Estimator to inspect properties, evaluate needs, and prepare accurate estimates and scopes of work for water, fire, storm, and other damages.

The role collaborates with property owners, insurance adjusters, project managers, subcontractors, and production teams to move projects from inspection to reconstruction, leveraging Xactimate and industry knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience in reconstruction, restoration, estimating, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Inspect properties to assess damage and reconstruction needs.
• Prepare detailed estimates, scopes of work, material takeoffs, and labor calculations.
• Create and manage estimates using Xactimate or similar software.
• Review photographs, measurements, project documentation, and insurance information.
• Identify repairs and ensure estimates reflect the complete project scope.
• Prepare supplements and supporting documentation for additional work.
• Communicate with owners, insurance adjusters, project managers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Maintain project notes, estimates, and documentation.
• Review approved estimates and transition projects into production.
• Assist project managers with estimating questions and changes.
• Monitor estimate approvals and follow up as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of current construction methods, materials, pricing, and industry standards.

Skills

Reconstruction experience

Estimating expertise

Residential construction

Insurance claims familiarity

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Travel ability

Tools

Xactimate

Estimating software

Job description

Americon Restoration of the Ohio Valley seeks an experienced Reconstruction Estimator to inspect properties, evaluate needs, and prepare accurate estimates and scopes of work for water, fire, storm, and other damages.

The role collaborates with property owners, insurance adjusters, project managers, subcontractors, and production teams to move projects from inspection to reconstruction, leveraging Xactimate and industry knowledge.