Damage Estimator

Tetra Tech•Maitland, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Opportunity: Tetra Tech is currently seeking Damage Estimators with experience accurately assessing fire, wind and flood related property damage, or insurance claims adjusting. This role involves inspecting homes and/or physical infrastructure for proof of loss (POL) documentation using Xactimate. The inspector identifies risks, documents findings, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to enhance disaster recovery capabilities and claim processing. Why Tetra Tech: At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world. Your Impact: Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Requirements

Candidates require a minimum of five years of combined experience in damage assessments or insurance claims adjusting, in a similar role and a high school diploma.
Experience using Xactimate for a minimum of five years, is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Able to work both in a team environment and independently.
Strong organization skills, be comfortable interacting with clients, have a flexible style, and be able to immediately adapt to changing priorities.
Strong computer skills, knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and the ability to learn new products are needed.
Ability to adapt to different work environments, which will consist of travel (air, train, and car) and work in post-disaster conditions.
Must be willing to work on-site at a client’s place of business.
Must be available for short-term travel to support on-site client needs and extended deployment (e.g., 90+ days) to address client response and long-term recovery needs following emergencies and major disasters.

Responsibilities

Damage Assessments: Must be proficient and have a high degree of knowledge on how to use Xactimate to accurately structure POLs to provide adequate compensation for claimants to rebuild.
May have experience in insurance claims adjusting.
Must be proficient in assessing property and fire-related and flood-related damage accurately, which involves understanding the extent of damage, the required repairs, required documentation, and associated costs.
Use of Technology: Proficiency in using administrative software, claims management software, databases, and other technology tools that facilitate claim processing, documentation, and communication.
Policy Interpretation: Ability to understand and interpret complex local or federal policy language, including relevant statutes, regulations, policies, guidance, and directions.
Administrative Knowledge: Proficiency in administrative activities within an organization, including customer service, data management, records management, time management, workload balancing, data reporting and tracking, and other administrative duties.
Clear and Effective Communication: Customer service, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and knowledge and ability to explain policy and regulations to claimants, and other stakeholders.
Assist in the development and changes to policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
Work with clients to prepare all compliance reports required by the program; reports could include, but are not limited to, monthly status reports and compliance reports.
Manage data and input data into data management systems.
Interface with the subcontractors both under Tetra Tech and the client.