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Job DescriptionJob Description

WE HAVE AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR AN ESTIMATOR

Job Overview

Located in Northern NJ, Restoration 1 New Jersey is the area’s premier restoration, clean-up and reconstruction company. We are seeking an experienced

Estimator

to join our team. This role reports to the CEO and will collaborate closely with project management and operations teams to get insurance approvals fast — so our clients can get back to their everyday lives.

The

Estimator’s

responsibilities focus on reviewing scopes and building solid estimates, using insurance guidelines, TPAs, and Xactimate.

The goal is to get approvals and fast turn-round to help our jobs move forward. This is a hands-on, results-driven role with a direct impact on the success of our projects and profitability.

If you know how to write accurate, defensible scopes for both

emergency mitigation

(water, fire, mold) and

reconstruction , we want to talk.

Key Responsibilities:

Review, write, and revise estimates using

Xactimate

for both mitigation and reconstruction projects

Collaborate with project managers to verify accurate scopes of work and ensure complete documentation (photos, moisture logs, etc.)

Submit estimates to

insurance carriers/TPAs

and follow through to

get them approved quickly

Handle revisions, supplements, and negotiations with adjusters as needed

Help clients through the reconstruction process

Stay up to date on TPA requirements and carrier guidelines

Track estimate status and report on approval timelines, roadblocks, and trends

Assist in building internal best practices and estimating SOPs

Requirements:

3+ years in the restoration industry as an estimator, project manager, or similar

Proficiency in Xactimate

(Level 2+ )

Experience working with

insurance carriers, TPAs, and adjusters

Strong knowledge of

mitigation scopes

(WRT, ASD, AMRT a plus) and general

reconstruction practices

Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple estimates at once

Customer Satisfaction Oriented

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Able to work independently, problem solve, and push for results

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Experience reporting to business owners highly valued

Interpersonal skills to work with associates and interface with clients

Ability to interact directly with subcontractors

Fluent in English; Spanish skills a plus

Bachelor’s or other related education or job experience will be considered

We Value:

A self-motivated, can-do attitude

Attention to details

Strategic thinking

Exemplary oral and written communication skills

Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving skills

Sound and quick decision-making ability

Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Accurate data entry and good organizational skills

Ability to work independently, yet team-oriented

Dependability

A Client-centric attitude

To the qualified candidate we offer:

A full-time position with an annual salary between $70,000 - 85,000

401(k) with matching

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Opportunity to participate in company bonus plan

Professional development and training

Casual and flexible work environment

Restoration 1 New Jersey is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , creed, , , , or , ancestry, , , or expression, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Company DescriptionRestoration 1 New Jersey is the area’s premier restoration, clean-up and reconstruction company. We value our people--a dedicated team of trained and certified specialists. And we value our clients by getting the job done well and quickly to make their property habitable again. We’re committed to providing quality service when a property has sustained damage from fire, smoke, water or mold.Company DescriptionRestoration 1 New Jersey is the area’s premier restoration, clean-up and reconstruction company. We value our people--a dedicated team of trained and certified specialists. And we value our clients by getting the job done well and quickly to make their property habitable again. We’re committed to providing quality service when a property has sustained damage from fire, smoke, water or mold.