Position: Disaster Restoration Estimator
Location: New York, NY (On-Site)
Experience Level: Mid-Senior
Travel Required: Frequent travel within the Northeast region, often on short notice
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Compensation: $81,000 - $90,000
Relocation Assistance: Not available
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Disaster Restoration Estimator to join a growing team focused on estimating for commercial and industrial restoration projects. This role is crucial in the pre-mitigation and preconstruction estimating process, ensuring accurate damage assessments and cost estimates using Xactimate, ROMS, NTE, and Time & Material methods. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in large-loss estimating, fire, water, and mold damage assessments, and strong communication skills for working with clients, insurance carriers, and project teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare accurate and timely estimates using estimating software such as Xactimate or Symbility.
Conduct damage assessments and job walkthroughs to determine project scope and cost.
Develop budgets, pre-bid packages, and project documentation that clearly outline existing building conditions and damage extent.
Collaborate with project managers to establish production schedules, project budgets, and job hazard assessments (JHA).
Assist in the creation of change orders and project invoices.
Manage multiple large-scale restoration projects simultaneously.
Maintain clear and professional communication with clients, insurance carriers, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Work closely with the project management team to ensure estimates align with schedules and budgets.
Required Qualifications:
4-6 years of experience in disaster restoration estimating or a related field.
Proficiency in Xactimate and strong estimating skills for large-loss projects.
Familiarity with standard restoration and reconstruction practices.
Experience in commercial and industrial restoration estimating.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel frequently and respond to emergency situations as needed.
Physical & Environmental Requirements:
Ability to climb stairs, scaffolding, and ladders; work in attics and crawlspaces.
Lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted and perform physically demanding tasks.
Available 24/7 for emergency response when required.
Work in varying temperatures and conditions, including exposure to smoke, wind, fire, and Category 2 & 3 water damage.
Comfortable working in noisy, slippery, or uneven environments.
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to work on high-impact restoration projects in the commercial and industrial sector.
Competitive compensation and career growth potential.
Dynamic, fast-paced work environment where no two days are the same.
Work with an experienced and supportive project management team.