Wylander Solutions, a recruiting company focused within the disaster restoration industry, is recruiting a Reconstruction Estimator for Five Star Restoration & Construction in Fairfield, CA. Five Star Restoration is a locally owned and operated, full-service insurance restoration contractor with a reputation second to none. For over 30 years, they have been providing emergency mitigation and reconstruction services throughout the Sacramento and surrounding areas.

The Reconstruction Estimator is responsible for performing site inspections, documenting losses with accurate measurements, notes and photographs with strong attention to detail; estimating the reconstruction costs of the entire project using Xactimate; negotiating reconstruction costs with insurance carrier representatives; communicating with the Project Manager and Project Coordinator on issues that will affect the project schedule and/or budget, and maintaining exceptional customer service.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $25-$35/hour, plus yearly bonus
• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Simple IRA plan with company matching
• Company vehicle to drive home after 90 days
• Training/educational assistance
• Cell Phone, laptop
• PTO & Paid Holidays

Responsibilities:

• Respond to requests for services and serve as liaison between the company and the client
• Use Xactimate software to estimate residential and commercial water, fire, wind and mold reconstruction projects
• Provide proposals for property work to be performed
• Negotiate restoration services and insurance claim settlements
• Ensure all estimates comply with profitability and timeliness requirements set by the company

• Coordinate work with production team to ensure seamless transitions from estimate to project completion
• Resolve cost discrepancies by coordinating and updating estimates
• Attend all appropriate company meetings and sponsored training sessions

Requirements:

• Relevant experience as an estimator, within the restoration/ construction industry
• Knowledge of construction/reconstruction is a must
• Knowledge of Xactimate is a strongly preferred
• Must be adept with technology to learn company systems and software
• 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
• Must be able to pass a background check and have a clean driving record

Keywords: Xactimate, construction, estimator