Senior Construction Claims Estimator

Allied Public Adjusters; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) with 3% contribution

Paid holidays & time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Allied Public Adjusters is seeking a Construction Consultant to independently scope, estimate, and defend property insurance claims from investigation through final negotiation. You will serve as the construction technical authority, producing defensible Xactimate estimates and guiding claim settlements with carriers.

Based in Glendale or Newport Beach, CA, this 80% field role requires deep industry knowledge, hands-on construction experience, and collaboration with Public Adjusters to inspect

Qualifications

• 7+ years of dedicated insurance restoration estimating experience (water and fire).
• Xactimate proficiency at a hotkey/shortcut fluency level.
• Demonstrated experience handling complex or large losses.
• Broad working knowledge of major trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC).
• Ability to independently defend and negotiate estimates with carrier adjusters.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the focal point of contact for all APA estimating activities and claims.
• Collaborate with Public Adjusters on-site and by phone to inspect losses and determine scope of repairs.
• Investigate and prepare accurate, quality estimates in Xactimate.
• Write detailed, defensible estimates meeting APA quality standards with 48-hour turnaround post-inspection.
• Analyze insurer estimates and prepare bid analysis reports for presentations.
• Assist in developing and maintaining standards for scope development and QA of estimates.

Skills

Xactimate proficiency

Construction knowledge

Negotiation with carriers

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Business Management or related field

Tools

Xactimate

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Allied Public Adjusters is seeking a Construction Consultant to independently scope, estimate, and defend property insurance claims from investigation through final negotiation. You will serve as the construction technical authority, producing defensible Xactimate estimates and guiding claim settlements with carriers.

Based in Glendale or Newport Beach, CA, this 80% field role requires deep industry knowledge, hands-on construction experience, and collaboration with Public Adjusters to inspect