Senior Property Restoration Estimator - Xactimate Pro

Skinkle Construction Group, Inc.; Town of Clifton Park (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Year-round full-time employment

Paid holidays and PTO

Company-provided equipment

Ongoing training and development

Career advancement opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Skinkle Construction Group, Inc. in the United States is seeking an experienced Restoration Estimator to join our mitigation and reconstruction team. You will perform on-site inspections, develop thorough scopes, and prepare precise estimates using Xactimate and Cotality/Symbility to support insurance claims.

We offer full-time, year-round employment with competitive pay, paid holidays, PTO, training, and opportunities for career advancement in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of property restoration estimating experience.
• Strong proficiency in Xactimate; Cotality/Symbility experience preferred.
• Experience estimating water, fire, storm losses and insurance claims.
• Strong knowledge of residential and light commercial construction methods.
• Ability to document, photograph, measure, and sketch property damage.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• IICRC certifications (WRT/ASD/FSRT) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site inspections of properties affected by water, fire, storm, and other damage.
• Prepare detailed mitigation and reconstruction estimates using Xactimate and Cotality/Symbility.
• Develop comprehensive scopes of work for emergency mitigation, demolition, and reconstruction.
• Identify, document, photograph, and estimate all visible and related damage.
• Review estimates for missing items and pricing discrepancies.
• Submit supplemental estimates with supporting documentation when needed.
• Communicate and negotiate scopes of work and revisions with adjusters.
• Maintain understanding of estimating practices, materials, and construction methods.
• Ensure estimates include labor, materials, equipment, and building codes.
• Collaborate with PMs, technicians, subcontractors, and office staff.
• Maintain detailed documentation, photos, sketches, and notes.
• Respond to revision requests with clear explanations.
• Complete estimates in a timely manner per company requirements.

Skills

Property restoration estimating

Xactimate proficiency

Cotality/Symbility experience

Insurance restoration knowledge

Communication & documentation

IICRC awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Xactimate

Cotality/Symbility

DASH

XactAnalysis

MICA

Job description

Skinkle Construction Group, Inc. in the United States is seeking an experienced Restoration Estimator to join our mitigation and reconstruction team. You will perform on-site inspections, develop thorough scopes, and prepare precise estimates using Xactimate and Cotality/Symbility to support insurance claims.

We offer full-time, year-round employment with competitive pay, paid holidays, PTO, training, and opportunities for career advancement in a collaborative environment.