Restoration Estimator

Restoration Estimator

Best Option Restoration is a rapidly growing emergency water/fire, storm damage, and mold remediation and reconstruction company. The St. Paul location represents the beach head from which ownership plans to launch a Twin Cities metrowide service territory. The Company is currently seeking a Restoration Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be someone who has experience as either a field adjustor and/or restoration estimating but is ready to take that next step forward in their career.

Minimum requirements for Remediation Crew Chief Position:

• Positive “can-do” attitude
• 1 year(s) direct field adjusting and/or restoration estimating experience
• IICRC certifications: WRT, AMRT, FSRT required; ASD & CDS a plus
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree a plus, but not required
• Consent to a background check & drug test
• Valid drivers license & satisfactory driving record
• Willingness to work hybrid model: field & remote (i.e., on the road across metro & from home)
• Dependable means of transportation
• Strong communication, problem solving, organizational, & customer service skills
• Must be able to work independently (i.e., self-starter in a "get s**t done" culture)
• Ability to multi-task & prioritize
• Comfortable utilizing variety of mobile software applications to enter data and manage the entire billing cycle (i.e., integrated project management / client relationship management, digital blueprinting, Xactimate, Office, etc.)
• · Additional requirements added as appropriate

Job Duties: This is a full-time, year-round position with real advancement opportunities as the business scales rapidly. As a Restoration Estimator you will be tasked with:

• Supervise and respond to all activities of restoration and reconstruction work related to water damage, mold, fire, and/or other related unexpected catastrophes.
• On projects where there IS NOT an insurance claim; estimate job scope, obtain signed service authorizations, and secure agreed price
• On projects where there IS an insurance claim: (1) work with BOR’s billing specialists to ensure they have an accurate first draft of the mitigation invoice within 48 hours of the applicable project’s completion together with a rebuild estimate and all supporting jobsite documentation in a timely fashion. (2) Thereafter, monitor the 3rd party billing cycle for the Phase 1 mitigation via active communication with billing specialists. (3) With respect to the Phase 2 rebuild, work with the applicable adjuster(s) to come an acceptable settlement amount (including any warranted supplements) that is fair to BOR & to our clients.
• Interface with Field Manager(s) and Project Manager(s) to help ensure projects are completed & documented in a timely, cost effective, and high-quality manner.
• Oversee and support Accounts Receivable collection efforts which may include coordinating with & delivering additional paperwork to insurer, adjustor, property owner, mortgage company, etc.

Training & Growth: You will be provided with training by Management on all BOR processes & policies, in addition to paid internal & external training (e.g., IICRC certification & continuing education courses), and various cross training. You will have the opportunity to grow in your role over time to include additional outbound sales/marketing with corresponding goals, objectives, & incremental compensation opportunities.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $80,000/year paid weekly
• Discretionary bonus opportunities based on achievement of performance based goals & objectives
• Open to transitioning to a % of collections compensation model down the road
• Company profit sharing
• Health expense reimbursement
• Referral bonus for new hires
• Mileage reimbursement
• Company provided devices (laptop, iPad, cell phone, etc.)
• Opportunities for advancement
• No unnecessary middle management oversight; "get s**t done" culture

Other Considerations:

• Reports to: President
• Supervises: No direct reports; active coordination with Field Manager(s) & Project Manager(s)
• Evaluated by: President, Peers

About us

Best Option Restoration is a leader in the restoration industry. We hold our technicians to the highest standards in the field. From mold and sewage remediation, to fire damage restoration, or debris removal, our certified technicians combine courtesy with professionalism to make your property look and feel like home again.

How Best Option Restoration helps you

Whatever type of damage you are dealing with, we have you covered. Our technicians are experienced and knowledgeable in all types of damage restoration, and are certified and insured. We’ve helped thousands of customers across the nation, and can help you, too. Our services include:

• Water Damage Repair (including flood damage)
• Fire Damage Restoration
• Wind and Storm Damage Repair
• Mold Detection and Remediation
• Content Cleaning
• Commercial and Large Loss projects

We direct bill your insurance

Dealing with your insurance company in the midst of a disaster can be stressful. Rather than trying to do it alone, let us help. Best Option Restoration has worked with many different insurance providers and can help you with your claim. Let our experience work to your benefit! We can help you step by step for filing your claim, and can answer a lot of your questions.

Provide us with the contact information for your insurance provider. We'll take it from there. This is one more way that our team makes a difficult situation a little easier for you to bear.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• No nights

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Paul, MN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Restoration: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• IICRC: WRT Certification (Required)
• IICRC: CDS Certification (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)
• IICRC: ASD Certification (Preferred)
• IICRC: AMRT Certification (Required)
• IICRC: FSRT Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person