Wylander, a recruiting company specializing in the disaster restoration industry, is recruiting an Estimator for a full-service restoration company located in Placentia, CA.  

Estimator Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary Starting $80K, plus
• Eligible for commission
• Health Benefits
• Laptop
• 401K
• Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays

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The Estimator is responsible for performing site inspections, documenting losses with accurate measurements, notes and photographs with strong attention to detail; estimating the cost of mitigation and reconstruction of the entire project through the use of Xactimate; negotiating reconstruction costs with insurance carrier representatives and collecting payment; communicating with the Project Manager/Team Coordinator on issues that will affect the project schedule and/or budget. The estimator will play a key role in managing the collections of sold job. This position allows room for growth and being able to manage others in this department as the company grows potentially.

Estimator Responsibilities:

• Ability to write comprehensive water, mold, fire, asbestos, pack out, pack back and storage estimates.
• Ability to use Matterport to write estimates
• Strong negotiating skills to reduce negotiable loss/shrinkage and close/collect jobs in a timely manner
• Prepare comprehensive and accurate restoration estimates using Xactimate software.
• Collaborate and negotiate with insurance adjusters to ensure fair settlements.
• Disciplined follow-ups and the ability to escalate claims when necessary to reach the appropriate party to close and collect claims
• Present detailed reports and support claims with necessary documentation.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with insurance companies and their representatives.
• Work closely with the team to follow up on outstanding payments from insurance carriers and clients.
• Work closely with project managers, field staff, and administrative teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Provide guidance and insights to improve efficiency and accuracy in estimates.
• Respond to property damage emergency calls when required
• Handle estimating inquiries and demonstrate a high level of problem resolution and technical assistance.
• Set proper client expectations and meet them

Estimator Manager Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience as an estimator, preferably in the restoration/ construction industry
• Possess a strong construction background and be able to communicate with Insurance Adjusters/Reps who may have very little construction knowledge
• Must know both residential and commercial reconstruction experience
• Xactimate proficiency is a plus.
• Experience with Matterport is a plus
• Possess exceptional organizational and planning skills (detail-oriented person)
• Ability to recognize and solve problems independently
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated, responsible and accountable

Core Values We Are Seeking In a Candidate:

• Be considerate of others-Everyone and everything, Excellent customer service, Do the right thing
• No problem attitude-We always find a solution, Collaborate and support, We turn adversity into opportunity
• Go above and beyond-Communication, Responsibilities, We always leave people, places, things, better than we found them.
• No matter what- We take ownership, We G.S.D., We rise to the occasion. Ther’s no quit her, We burn the ships

Keywords: Project Estimator, Xactimate, Construction, Restoration