Restoration Estimator

Skinkle Construction Group•Clifton Park, NY

16d

About The Position

Skinkle Construction Group is seeking an experienced, dependable, and motivated Property Restoration Estimator for its mitigation and reconstruction team. The company restores residential and commercial properties affected by water, fire, storm, and other property damage, providing services from emergency mitigation and structural repairs through complete interior and exterior reconstruction. The estimator prepares accurate, thorough, and properly documented estimates and scopes of work, and manages estimates from initial inspection through approval. The role involves working with insurance adjusters and carrier representatives as well as coordinating with project managers, mitigation technicians, subcontractors, and office staff to support project execution.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in property restoration estimating, preferably including both mitigation and construction.
Strong proficiency in Xactimate.
Experience preparing estimates for water, fire, storm, and other insurance-related property losses.
Strong knowledge of residential and light commercial construction methods, building materials, and repair procedures.
Familiarity with water mitigation practices, including demolition, drying equipment, moisture documentation, and applicable IICRC standards.
Experience working with insurance carriers, adjusters, and managed repair programs such as Contractor Connection.
Ability to sketch, measure, photograph, and document property damage accurately.
Strong understanding of estimating line items, labor calculations, material pricing, and supplemental estimating procedures.
Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize workloads, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Detail-oriented, dependable, professional, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Cotality/Symbility.
IICRC certifications such as WRT, ASD, or FSRT.
Experience with DASH, XactAnalysis, MICA, and other restoration management platforms.

Responsibilities

Inspect residential and commercial properties affected by water, fire, storm, and other property damage.
Prepare detailed mitigation and reconstruction estimates using Xactimate and Cotality/Symbility estimating software.
Develop scopes of work for emergency mitigation, demolition, structural repairs, and interior and exterior reconstruction.
Identify, document, photograph, and estimate visible and related property damage.
Review estimates for missing items, scope discrepancies, and pricing differences.
Prepare and submit supplemental estimates with supporting documentation when additional damage or necessary repairs are identified.
Communicate and negotiate scopes of work and estimate revisions with insurance adjusters, carrier representatives, and third-party reviewers.
Ensure estimates account for appropriate labor, materials, equipment, and applicable building code requirements.
Work with Project Managers, mitigation technicians, subcontractors, and office staff to support accurate scopes and smooth project execution.
Maintain documentation, photographs, sketches, measurements, and job notes in company and insurance carrier platforms.
Respond to estimate revision requests and explain the proposed scope professionally and clearly.
Complete and submit estimates promptly while meeting company requirements.