Restoration Estimator

4 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Paul Davis Ottawa Full time

Job description_

**Desk Estimator - Restoration**

**Position Summary**

Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. is a national franchise organization that provides property damage emergency services, restoration, and reconstruction services for residential and commercial properties due to water, fire, mold, storm, and other disasters. The Paul Davis Network is made up of more than 390 franchises and Company Owned Operations across the US and Canada. Since 1966, we have helped more than 2 million property owners restore their properties and lives. Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. is owned by First Service Corporation, a global leader in the rapidly growing real estate services sector.

The Restoration Estimator is responsible for estimates for reconstruction and emergency services. The Estimator’s primary responsibilities are to create profitable estimates that adhere to our insurance carrier rules using estimating software, specifically Xactimate and Symbility.

**What Does a Restoration Estimator at Paul Davis Do?**
- Review scope, Matterport imagery all and other photos and documents that will assist in creating an accurate estimate.
- Determine any missing required information to create the estimate.
- Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, scopes, carrier specifications, and related documents
- Estimate each loss using a 3rd party estimating software, Xactimate (as required).
- Ensure each project achieves a minimum gross profit margin as determined by company standards.
- Communicate and document any change orders and insurance supplements.
- Build and maintain business relationships with insurance adjusters, brokers, and TPA’s.
- Responsibility for adhering to the PDO Health & Safety Program.

**Why Join The Team?** We are an industry leader in restoration and reconstruction for insurance providers and commercial properties throughout the United States and Canada. Built upon principles of customer service, dynamic decision-making, and leadership, we have the tools to continue our rapid growth. Our team puts emphasis on living our Vision, Mission, and Values to be more than just a service provider - our Restoration Estimators are on the front lines of restoring their communities by writing the estimates that provide fully-restored properties. You are expected to control your schedule and continually seek learning opportunities that will improve your skillset.

**Values**: Deliver what you promise. Respect the individual. Have pride in what you do. Practice continuous improvement.

**Vision**: To provide extraordinary care while serving people in their time of need

**Mission**: To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results

**Competency - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:

- Self-motivated to get results
- Love working people and enjoys estimating software
- Effectively schedules ahead while maintaining flexibility
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Is succinct and professional with written communication
- Enjoys working hard and putting together agreements
- Servant’s heart to take care of others
- Knowledge of our main operating systems; RMS, Xactimate, and Symbility
- Ability to learn and operate our primary operating systems
- Stress Management and Composure
- Maintain a level of confidentiality

**KPI’s**
- Writing $500,000 in estimate per month
- 3-day estimate completion starting from when scoping documents are received
- 2-hour revision turnaround time

**Required Education and Experience**
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent industry experience
- Experience with estimating software including a MINIMUM 3 years using Xactimate

**Preferred Education and Experience**
- Familiarity with the restoration industry
- Experience writing estimates for insurance companies
- Experience with writing estimates using Symbility

Paul Davis Restoration is an
**equal opportunity** and
**affirmative action employer**.



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