Restoration Estimator

4 months ago

Vancouver, United States Paul Davis Restoration of Portland Vancouver Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAre you an expert in disaster restoration estimating? Do you thrive on solving complex problems, armed with your analytical mindset and keen attention to detail? If so, Paul Davis Restoration is looking for a talented Restoration Estimator to join our team.

As a Restoration Estimator, you will play a critical role in our operations. Drawing on your extensive experience in disaster restoration estimating, you will be responsible for accurately assessing the scope of restoration projects. Your keen problem-solving skills and analytical approach will enable you to navigate complexities and provide comprehensive and precise estimates. With your meticulous attention to detail, you will ensure that every aspect of the project is accounted for, leaving no room for surprises. Beyond your technical expertise, outstanding customer service is at the core of everything we do. Your ability to build strong relationships, communicate effectively, and provide exceptional service to our clients will set you apart. You understand that in times of distress, compassion and professionalism go hand in hand.

Join our team at Paul Davis Restoration and become a valued member of our community. If you are driven, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering excellence in disaster restoration estimating, apply now to take the next step in your career.

Key Accountabilities:


  • Create and write estimates using Xactimate and core logic
  • Negotiate and direct communication with insurance representatives throughout each project
  • Schedule and communicate meetings with project managers
  • Support project management team in producing supplements and change orders
  • Build and maintain business relationships with insurance adjusters, brokers, and TPAs
  • Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates
  • Ensure each project achieves a minimum gross profit margin as determined by company standards
  • Grow knowledge of new industry technology, building products, and current building trends


Skills, Characteristics and Abilities:


  • Ability to produce a consistent, predictable, and comprehensive product (estimate)
  • Highly dedicated and extreme accountability
  • Driven, self-starting, confident decision maker
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate with individuals across all functions
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure
  • Approachable and friendly demeanor
  • Strong negotiation skills


Minimum Requirements:


  • Required: High School Diploma or GED
  • Required: 5+ years of restoration estimating experience
  • Required: Industry-specific experience. This may include working for an insurance carrier, restoration contractor, building inspector, or an independent adjusting firm.
  • Required: Xactimate, RMS/Dash, Microsoft Office
  • Required: Understand common building and structural equations to determine materials
  • Required: General understanding of gross margin, price setting, and project budgeting
  • Preferred: Experience with Symbility and/or Xactimate Certification
  • Preferred: Read and interpret engineering plans
  • Preferred: IICRC Fire Smoke Certification, Structural Drying
  • Other duties as required


We honor our culture, core values and expect our employees to as well. We deliver what we promise, respect the individual, have pride in what we do and practice continuous improvement.

We invite individuals who hold our same values and think they meet the criteria to please apply today.

To fast-track your application, complete the Culture Index Survey by clicking HERE

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.


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