Location: Allentown, PA
Job Type: Full-Time
Our Client is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join its growing restoration and reconstruction team in Allentown, PA. This role is responsible for developing accurate residential, commercial, and industrial estimates while managing projects from initial scope through completion. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Xactimate, understands restoration and construction estimating, and can effectively communicate with clients, adjusters, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Develop detailed and accurate scopes of work with minimal estimating variances.
Prepare precise floor plans, multi-level sketches, and roof diagrams using Xactimate Sketch.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable local building codes and industry standards.
Develop, monitor, and maintain project budgets while proactively addressing cost variances.
Prepare estimates, revisions, proposals, and change orders using company formatting standards.
Build and maintain construction schedules while coordinating with trades, vendors, and project teams to ensure timely completion.
Identify schedule conflicts and recommend solutions when additional resources are needed.
Demonstrate expertise in source removal, containment, mitigation, decontamination, ventilation, contents restoration, and deodorization.
Perform investigative demolition, controlled demolition, structural cleaning, and restoration assessments.
Participate in ongoing professional development and estimator certification training programs.
Independently manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Maintain company vehicle inspections and keep assigned vehicles clean and serviceable.
Complete accident, injury, and incident reports promptly when required.
Utilize strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills to support successful project outcomes.
Communicate professionally with customers, adjusters, vendors, and internal management throughout the project lifecycle.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Follow all company policies, procedures, safety standards, and operational guidelines.
Must expand and maintain local area clientele in position to refer losses. Clientele is primarily insurance adjusters but may also include community business owners, schools and municipalities. Senior Estimator book of business is approximately $2M- $4M
Serve as primary contact with owners, adjusters, and consultants
Scope development, negotiation and agreements with customers
Uses Our Client standard in formatting estimates
Coordinate after hours emergency services as directed, including board-ups, water damage, fire and smoke damage and vandalism
Consistently identify potential site hazards (asbestos, lead paint, mold, etc.)
Must conduct oneself professionally and with courtesy at all times. Must be proactive conveying information and be immediately responsive to requests for information
Apply industry TPA Program standards and ensure compliance with requirements
Comprehensive understanding of customer service, principles and practices
Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines
Attention to detail and keen sense of safeguarding other people's property and information
Attend our client sponsored operations and safety training courses as required
3+ years of experience in construction, restoration, or contents estimating
Residential estimating experience in excess of $50,000 and commercial estimating experience up to $100,000
Successful completion of Estimating Platform Level 1 and Level 2 User Certification
Successful completion of Xactimate Intermediate Training
National rate and material invoicing experience
English literacy and fluency
Understanding of MSDS data sheets and their application to restoration projects
Must use the Estimate Format Standards for Xactimate estimates, proposals, and related documentation
Extensive customer service experience
Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency and extensive Xactimate experience
Professional appearance and demeanor with excellent verbal and telephone communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with coworkers, subcontractors, vendors, and customers
Frequently lift over 50 pounds without assistance
Sit for extended periods while preparing estimates and documentation
Manual dexterity required for keyboarding and repetitive computer tasks
Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, and stand as necessary
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Compensation: $65,000 - $72,000 annually
Our Client offers competitive pay and a wide range of benefit options including, but not limited to, 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications required for this position.
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