Wylander, a recruiting company specializing in the disaster restoration industry, is recruiting an Estimator and Collections Manager for a full-service restoration company located in Placentia, CA.

Estimator & Collections Manager Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary Starting $100K, plus
• Eligible for Commission
• Health Benefits
• Laptop
• 401K
• Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays

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The Estimator & Collections Manager is responsible for performing site inspections, document losses with accurate measurements, notes and photographs with strong attention to detail; estimating the cost of mitigation and reconstruction of the entire project through the use of Xactimate; negotiating reconstruction costs with insurance carrier representatives and collecting payment; communicating with the Project Manager/Team Coordinator on issues that will affect the project schedule and/or budget. This position allows room for growth and the ability to manage others in this department as the company grows.

Estimator & Collections Manager Responsibilities:

• Ability to write comprehensive water, mold, fire, asbestos, pack out, pack back, and storage estimates.
• Ability to inspect and scope projects in a timely fashion
• Strong negotiating skills to reduce negotiable loss/shrinkage and close/collect jobs in a timely manner
• Prepare comprehensive and accurate restoration estimates using Xactimate software.
• Collaborate and negotiate with insurance adjusters to ensure fair settlements.
• Disciplined follow-ups and the ability to escalate claims when necessary to reach the appropriate party to close and collect claims
• Present detailed reports and support claims with necessary documentation.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with insurance companies and their representatives.
• Work closely with the team to follow up on outstanding payments from insurance carriers and clients.
• Work closely with project managers, field staff, and administrative teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Provide guidance and insights to improve efficiency and accuracy in estimates.
• Respond to property damage emergency calls when required
• Handle estimating inquiries and demonstrate a high level of problem resolution and technical assistance.
• Set proper client expectations and meet them

Estimator & Collections Manager Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience as an estimator, preferably in the restoration/reconstruction industry
• Possess a strong construction background and be able to communicate with Insurance Adjusters/Reps that may have very little construction knowledge
• Must have knowledge of both residential and commercial reconstruction experience
• Proficient in Xactimate.
• Possess exceptional organizational and planning skills (detail-oriented person)
• Ability to recognize and solve problems independently
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated, responsible and accountable

Core Values We Are Seeking In a Candidate:

• Be considerate of others-Everyone and everything. Excellent customer service, Do the right thing
• No problem attitude-We always find a solution, Collaborate and support, we turn adversity into opportunity
• Go above and beyond-Communication, Responsibilities, We always leave people, places, and things better than we found them.
• No matter what- We take ownership, We G.S.D., We rise to the occasion. There’s no quit here, We burn the ships

Keywords: Project Estimator, Xactimate, Construction, Restoration

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