Job Description

Responsive recruiter

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

About the Opportunity

Paul Davis Restoration is looking for a detail-oriented, motivated Centralized Estimator to join our team! In this role, you'll develop accurate, timely, and profitable estimates for property restoration and reconstruction projects using Xactimate and Symbility.

You'll work closely with Project Managers, insurance adjusters, and other team members to move projects forward, resolve estimating questions, and ensure estimates meet insurance carrier requirements and company standards.

We're looking for someone who understands construction, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes ownership of their work from initial estimate through project completion.

What You'll Do

• Prepare detailed and accurate restoration and reconstruction estimates using Xactimate and Symbility.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to review estimates, resolve discrepancies, and move projects toward approval.
• Manage estimating timelines while meeting company and insurance program requirements.
• Prepare, communicate, and document change orders and insurance supplements.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with insurance adjusters, brokers, and third-party administrators (TPAs).
• Monitor estimates throughout the project lifecycle, providing follow-up and support through job completion.
• Help ensure projects meet company profitability and gross margin expectations.
• Maintain organized, accurate documentation and communicate updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support outstanding customer service and collaborate with team members to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Assist with collection efforts following project completion.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience preparing construction repair estimates using Xactimate.
• Xactimate Level 1 certification.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and repair processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with insurance professionals and Project Managers.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to type at least 50 words per minute.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in property restoration, mitigation, reconstruction, or the insurance industry.
• Xactimate Level 2 certification.
• Familiarity with Symbility and Matterport.
• Knowledge of insurance carrier estimating guidelines and requirements.
• Bachelor's degree.

What Makes You Successful

You're someone who takes initiative, communicates clearly, and follows through. You understand the importance of producing accurate estimates while balancing customer needs, insurance requirements, and company profitability.

You enjoy collaborating with others, welcome feedback, and take pride in delivering quality work in a deadline-driven environment.

Why Join Paul Davis Restoration?

At Paul Davis Restoration, we're committed to helping property owners recover after unexpected damage. Our team works together to deliver exceptional service, quality workmanship, and a positive customer experience.

If you're an experienced estimator looking for an opportunity to contribute your expertise and grow with a team that values accountability, integrity, and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today to join the Paul Davis Restoration team!

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Paul Davis Restoration is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Compensation: $33.00 - $43.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Since 1966, Paul Davis has been an industry leader in the areas of property damage mitigation, reconstruction and remodeling. With more than 370 offices in our franchise network, the company serves residential, institutional, and commercial customers and clients across the United States and Canada.

We have built our heritage one project at a time, establishing a reputation for performance, integrity and responsibility among customers and carriers alike. Whether property damage is caused by water, fire, smoke, storms or other disasters, we deliver on our promise to deliver excellence, expertise and a customer experience that is second to none. At Paul Davis, our passion for quality drives everything we do.

Our Vision:

To Provide Extraordinary Care While Serving People In Their Time Of Need.

Our Values:

Deliver What You Promise

Respect The Individual

Have Pride In What You Do

Practice Continuous Improvement

Our Mission:

To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results