Restoration Xactimate Estimator

Job description

Oregon Restoration is the premiere Water Damage, Mold Mitigation and Repair company in Oregon and SW Washington for over 15 years. We are a fast growing, employee owned and focused company looking to expand our high quality water mitigation division in the Portland Area. We are looking to work with great people who want to grow and learn new skills. People who enjoy providing excellent customer service while learning how to restore homes and businesses. Its a fast pace career that has a lot of satisfaction due to the variety of skills learned and direction for advancements.

As a company we take pride in providing a better place to work that is about more than the bottom line. We all like working hard but taking care of our valued employees and keeping our great people happy is our key to success. We build careers. We have won the "Top 100 Places To Work In Oregon" award by Oregon Business Magazine since 2019. Including we were awarded 2nd place of ALL businesses in Oregon with 35-100 employees! We're very proud of that feat. We have been taking care of our employees since before it was cool. If that sounds good to you, we'd love to talk to you about joining our team.

Summary/Objective

The Reconstruction Estimator will conduct site inspections, gather information, sketch affected areas, and write accurate scope of work for necessary repairs. This position will inspect and discuss reconstruction processes to homeowners, insurance agents, mortgage companies, and technicians. The Reconstruction estimator will write estimates for the work needed, submit to insurance or property owner for approval, and work with Project Managers to address any supplements needed. They also work closely with Mitigation Project Managers to ensure seamless handoff of projects.

Please note this position is in person only when not visiting job sites.

Essential Functions:

• Drive to a from worksites and for business purposes

• Conduct site inspections, communicate with customers, gather necessary info to write accurate scope of work.

• Research the cost of items such as materials, transport, labor, and vendors to ensure a project is either approved by insurance company or is approved by owner both in scope and price

• Follow up with insurance agents for approvals

• Asses the risk levels associated with each project

• Confer with supervisory personnel, owner, or contractors or to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.

• Understand and navigate projects and their requirements

• Understand and navigate project generating programs such as contractor connections

• Adhere to guidelines and deadlines for project generating programs

• Communicate respectfully and clearly with all parties involved in the project.

• Review Xactimate generated estimates for completion and technical accuracy ensuring quality and integrity

• Keep documentation organized and uploaded, this is to include photo documenting project progression.

• Determine key variables for cost

• Create and submit estimate reports or bids via appropriate systems

• Implement salesmanship to try and sell the job.

• Respond to all customer questions, concerns and document any changes of scope.

• Follow up on all communication with (phone calls, meetings, emails)

• Keep customers informed on the process of the estimating process (Fast responses and overcommunication are required)

• Prepare contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with clients, suppliers, or contractors.

• Develop or implement quality control programs.

• Implement new or modified plans in response to delays, bad weather, or construction site emergencies.

• Must inform supervisors immediately of all discontentment of customers

• Analyze data to determine project feasibility.

Other Duties

Please note the above is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies:

• Proven experience as a Construction Estimator or similar role
  
• Insurance Disaster Restoration experience required, 3-5 years preferred
• Xactimate estimating experience required
• Strong knowledge of construction process, techniques, and materials
• Proficient in blueprint or schematic reading and interpretation
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to follow company protocols
• Ability to effectively communication with diverse stakeholders at all levels

Location

Please note this positions is an in person only position. Our Eugene office is located at 3916 W First Ave, Suite A, Eugene, Oregon 97402. Please review our location before applying.

Benefits

• Upward mobility in a fast-growing company
• Flexible schedule
• Robust Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) 100% Match up to 4% annual salary
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development assistance
• Volunteer Hours Reimbursed
• Reimbursements of Costco, AAA & NW Forest Pass
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company provided vehicle

NOTE:

• Compensation range will depend on relatable work history and experience.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• E-Verify is used to ensure authorization to work in the United States.
After a candidate has been selected and a conditional offer letter has been signed, all candidates regardless of position will require clearance of a background check.

Thank you for your interest! We look forward to working with you.