Xactimate Estimator for Disaster Recovery Housing

lemoinecompany; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LEMOINE is seeking a CDBG-DR Estimator to join our Florida disaster recovery team in the Tampa Bay area. You will prepare detailed Xactimate-based cost estimates and scopes of work for residential properties enrolled in CDBG-DR housing recovery programs, coordinating with inspectors and construction managers.

In this role you will ensure program-compliant estimates, review bids, process change orders, and maintain audit-ready documentation while traveling across Florida to field sites as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in construction estimating, residential construction, or a related field; CDBG-DR or federally funded program experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Xactimate (desktop and/or mobile) for residential construction estimating; required.
• Working knowledge of residential construction trades including roofing, framing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and general repair across all phases.
• Familiarity with HUD CDBG-DR housing program requirements, Green Building Standards, and federal cost eligibility standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed Xactimate-based cost estimates and scopes of work for residential properties enrolled in CDBG-DR housing recovery programs in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and surrounding counties.
• Conduct or participate in property inspections to gather field measurements, document existing conditions, photograph damage, and identify all eligible repair items.
• Ensure all estimates are accurate, complete, program-compliant, and aligned with CDBG-DR eligibility requirements and approved cost schedules.
• Review and reconcile general contractor bids and proposals against Xactimate estimates, or site-specific requirements. Document variances and share recommendations with the Construction Manager.
• Process change order requests from general contractors; prepare revised estimates and support documentation for program review and approval.
• Maintain organized and complete estimate files for all assigned properties including field notes, photographs, Xactimate reports, and change order documentation.

Skills

Xactimate proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Xactimate

Microsoft Office

Job description

LEMOINE is seeking a CDBG-DR Estimator to join our Florida disaster recovery team in the Tampa Bay area. You will prepare detailed Xactimate-based cost estimates and scopes of work for residential properties enrolled in CDBG-DR housing recovery programs, coordinating with inspectors and construction managers.

In this role you will ensure program-compliant estimates, review bids, process change orders, and maintain audit-ready documentation while traveling across Florida to field sites as needed.