What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Mitigation Estimator position at SP Global DRT?
About The Company
SP Global DRT is a leader in remediation and restoration, providing best-in-class service to handle emergency response and reconstruction needs 24/7. Our mission is to minimize the interruption to our clients’ lives and restore properties quickly—making it “like it never even happened.”
Job Description
The Junior Mitigation Estimator supports the Estimating Department by preparing accurate mitigation estimates for water, fire, smoke, and mold damage projects. Working closely with Senior Estimators and Claims Managers, this role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in the restoration and insurance industry. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple active projects.
Responsibilities
Benefits
401(k) 4% Match
Health, Dental, Vision insurance
Vacation
Work Environment
Full-time position, in-person
Occasional overtime, jobsite visits, and after-hours work may be required
Local travel to job sites and client meetings
SP Global DRT is a leader in remediation and restoration, providing best-in-class service to handle emergency response and reconstruction needs 24/7. Our mission is to minimize the interruption to our clients’ lives and restore properties quickly—making it “like it never even happened.”
Job Description
The Junior Mitigation Estimator supports the Estimating Department by preparing accurate mitigation estimates for water, fire, smoke, and mold damage projects. Working closely with Senior Estimators and Claims Managers, this role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in the restoration and insurance industry. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple active projects.
Responsibilities
- Educate clients on the reconstruction process, timelines, and expectations
- Prepare complete and organized scopes of work using Xactimate
- Review job documentation, photos, moisture logs, and field reports to support accurate scoping
- Conduct and assist with site visits to document dimensions, damages, diagrams, and images of each room or section
- Communicate professionally with project managers, field technicians, and adjusters.
- Deliver well-documented estimates to the team in a timely manner
- Identify and communicate project challenges early to minimize delays
- Minimum 1–2 years of experience in restoration, mitigation, or insurance-related field
- Basic working knowledge of Xactimate; formal training or coursework a plus
- Familiarity with mitigation processes including water extraction, drying, mold remediation, and fire/smoke cleanup (preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and highly organized
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter with a proactive, team-first attitude — no task is too big or too small
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States and able to pass a background check
- Valid Driver's License required for travel to job sites
Benefits
401(k) 4% Match
Health, Dental, Vision insurance
Vacation
Work Environment
Full-time position, in-person
Occasional overtime, jobsite visits, and after-hours work may be required
Local travel to job sites and client meetings
Salary : $30 - $35