Estimator (Mitigation & Reconstruction) | Metro NY/NJ

Paul Davis Restoration•Carlstadt, NJ

1d•$65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Responsive recruiter Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Paul Davis Restoration of Metro NY/NJ Be the one who shows up when it matters most What Drives Us at Paul Davis: Our Core Values · Deliver What You Promise – Integrity is non-negotiable. · Respect the Individual – Every person, every time. · Take Pride in Your Work – Own the outcome. · Always Improve – Strive to be better every day. Vision : To provide extraordinary care while serving people in their greatest time of need. Mission : To create opportunities for great people to deliver best-in-class results – and build lasting careers while doing it. QUICK OVERVIEW – TL;DR Required: strong working proficiency in Xactimate. Preferred: familiarity with Symbility. This role can be based out of either New York or New Jersey, with occasional job-site inspections as needed to improve scoping accuracy. We are hiring an Estimator who can create accurate, compliant scopes and estimates for both mitigation and reconstruction work. This role partners closely with Project Managers to support fast approvals, strong margins, and clean billing. THE WHY In restoration, estimating is the bridge between field reality and claim outcomes. Great estimators write scopes that win approvals, protect profitability, and reduce supplements and rework. THE WHERE Opportunities in both New York and New Jersey (Metro NY/NJ). Field-based roles require travel across NYC and Northeast NJ as needed. THE ROLE – WHAT YOU'LL ACTUALLY DO · Work directly with Project Managers to take field scope and documented conditions (including DocuSketch scans, photos, and measurements) and translate them into accurate estimates for mitigation and reconstruction (residential and commercial). · Use Xactimate (required) and Symbility (preferred) to write clear, defensible estimates and supplements based on documented scope and real job conditions. · Refine scope clarity with PMs and Crew Chiefs to ensure documentation supports claim compliance, billing accuracy, and margin protection. · Prepare supplements and revisions as job conditions evolve, responding professionally to carrier/TPA feedback and protecting appropriate scope capture. · Maintain pricing discipline and margin awareness; identify scope gaps early and escalate issues before they impact production or collections. · Communicate with adjusters and stakeholders as needed to support approvals, resolve scope questions, and move files toward faster closeout. REQUIRED / PREFERRED EXPERIENCE · Required: Strong written communication; attention to detail; comfort with technology and estimating tools. · Preferred: Xactimate and/or Symbility proficiency; restoration/reconstruction estimating experience; knowledge of TPA/carrier standards; ability to estimate in NYC/Metro environments. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS · Competitive base salary ($65-85K) plus commissions/incentives tied to profit, production and overall performance. Total Compensation potential is $150K+. · Benefits package, including PTO, 401(k) with match, medical reimbursement, and training/development support. NEXT STEPS Apply today. If you can write accurate scopes, communicate clearly, and help projects move faster with fewer surprises, we want to meet you. Paul Davis Restoration of Metro NY/NJ is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Veteran-Friendly Workplace. Compensation: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year Since 1966, Paul Davis has been an industry leader in the areas of property damage mitigation, reconstruction and remodeling. With more than 370 offices in our franchise network, the company serves residential, institutional, and commercial customers and clients across the United States and Canada. We have built our heritage one project at a time, establishing a reputation for performance, integrity and responsibility among customers and carriers alike. Whether property damage is caused by water, fire, smoke, storms or other disasters, we deliver on our promise to deliver excellence, expertise and a customer experience that is second to none. At Paul Davis, our passion for quality drives everything we do. Our Vision: To Provide Extraordinary Care While Serving People In Their Time Of Need. Our Values: Deliver What You Promise Respect The Individual Have Pride In What You Do Practice Continuous Improvement Our Mission: To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results

Requirements

Strong written communication
attention to detail
comfort with technology and estimating tools
strong working proficiency in Xactimate

Nice To Haves

Xactimate and/or Symbility proficiency
restoration/reconstruction estimating experience
knowledge of TPA/carrier standards
ability to estimate in NYC/Metro environments
familiarity with Symbility

Responsibilities

Work directly with Project Managers to take field scope and documented conditions (including DocuSketch scans, photos, and measurements) and translate them into accurate estimates for mitigation and reconstruction (residential and commercial).
Use Xactimate (required) and Symbility (preferred) to write clear, defensible estimates and supplements based on documented scope and real job conditions.
Refine scope clarity with PMs and Crew Chiefs to ensure documentation supports claim compliance, billing accuracy, and margin protection.
Prepare supplements and revisions as job conditions evolve, responding professionally to carrier/TPA feedback and protecting appropriate scope capture.
Maintain pricing discipline and margin awareness; identify scope gaps early and escalate issues before they impact production or collections.
Communicate with adjusters and stakeholders as needed to support approvals, resolve scope questions, and move files toward faster closeout.