Estimator - Water & Fire & Mold Restoration

SERVPRO of North Sarasota•Sarasota, FL

1d•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

SERVPRO of Sarasota is a locally owned and operated restoration company helping homeowners and businesses recover from water, fire, mold, and storm damage. The company is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its team. The Estimator visits job sites, writes accurate scopes, builds estimates in Xactimate, and helps close sales. As an initial point of contact for many customers, the Estimator must be knowledgeable, professional, and confident explaining the process to property owners and insurance adjusters.

Requirements

Experience in water mitigation, fire restoration, and mold remediation.
Strong working knowledge of Xactimate.
Proven ability to scope accurately and sell jobs.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Organized and reliable, with the ability to manage multiple jobs at once.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Ability to climb ladders, enter crawl spaces and attics, and work in active loss environments.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with IICRC standards.
IICRC certifications such as WRT, ASD, FSRT, or AMRT.
A positive, team-first attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

Meet customers on-site to inspect and document loss conditions using photos, moisture readings, measurements, and sketches.
Write detailed, accurate scopes of work for water mitigation, fire, and mold remediation jobs.
Coordinate the handoff to the reconstruction department once mitigation is complete.
Build and submit estimates in Xactimate that meet carrier and industry guidelines.
Present estimates and sell jobs to homeowners, property managers, and commercial clients.
Work with insurance adjusters on approvals, supplements, and revisions.
Coordinate with production crews so jobs are set up for success from day one.
Follow up on open estimates and keep the pipeline moving.