Estimator

Trueline's client, a fast-growing residential restoration contractor, is seeking an Estimator to join their team supporting insurance-driven rebuild projects across Connecticut. This role is ideal for someone who understands how to scope and price restoration work accurately while working within insurance guidelines to drive profitable outcomes.

What You'll Do as the Estimator:

• Scope residential fire, water, and storm damage projects
• Write detailed estimates using Xactimate
• Review and align estimates with insurance carrier pricing requirements
• Communicate with homeowners, adjusters, and internal project teams
• Partner closely with Project Managers to ensure project accuracy and profitability
• Track revisions, approvals, and estimate updates throughout the project lifecycle

Must-Haves as the Estimator:

• Experience estimating residential construction or restoration projects
• Proficiency with Xactimate or similar estimating software
• Strong understanding of insurance-based pricing models
• Ability to write clear, detailed, and accurate scopes of work
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Nice-to-Haves as the Estimator:

• Background in fire, water, or storm restoration
• 10 years of estimating experience
• Experience negotiating with insurance adjusters
• Field experience in construction or carpentry

Our Client Offers:

• Competitive salary: $90,000-130,000
• Company truck and gas provided
• Steady pipeline of high-value residential projects
• Direct access to ownership and leadership
• Flexible, field-based work environment
• Growth opportunities as the company expands

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.