Inhouse Xactimate Estimator

Rainbow Restoration of Norfolk•Norfolk, VA

35d•$50,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Rainbow Restoration is seeking a self-motivated Inhouse Xactimate Estimator with excellent communication skills and experience in home restoration, reconstruction, or remodeling. This role involves helping people whose homes, properties, or businesses have suffered damage from fire, water, smoke, or mold. It's a career where you'll do something different every day and make a difference in customers' lives.

Requirements

At least 5 years in Xactimate estimate writing.
Two years’ experience with Xactimate software a must.
Must be local in the Hampton Roads area.

Nice To Haves

Self-motivated
Thrive in a fast-moving environment
Able to manage time to effectively meet deadlines
Excellent communication skills with supervisors, employees, and customers
Able to effectively manage a variety of situations on a day-to-day basis
Experienced in home restoration, reconstruction, or remodeling

Responsibilities

Inspect and scope projects in a timely fashion.
Use software to estimate residential and commercial water, fire, and mold restoration projects.
Coordinate estimates and communicate with subcontractors.
Create accurate and profitable job estimates.
Prepare written proposals.
Develop list of materials and equipment needed for projects.
Obtain pricing for materials.
Obtain bids from subcontractors.
Completed estimates will be forwarded to the customer within four (4) business days of the property inspection.
Communicate with customers; set realistic expectations.
Maintain project files.
Attend customer-related functions. Network with customers to help generate new business.
Build and maintain relationships with claims adjusters and contractors.
Close business – obtain customer commitment.
Develop and maintain resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, and government requirements.
All expenditures for job-related materials will be accounted for in the project file.
Attend departmental and company meetings as required.
Inform immediate supervisor of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted items or computer database.
Determine project scope and estimated cost for restoration jobs.
Close jobs by obtaining customer agreement to the define project scope and cost.