Senior Xactimate Estimator

Are you a seasoned estimator who's ready to step into a leadership role, not just closing great estimates yourself, but building the quality and capability of an entire estimating team?We're looking for a Senior Xactimate Estimator who will set the standard for excellence across our remote estimating operation and help develop the next generation of skilled restoration estimators.About the role In-Person Position ONLY (NOT REMOTE)This is a senior-level position with a dual focus you'll continue to work on complex restoration estimates yourself, while serving as the lead trainer and quality reviewer for our remote estimating team.You'll own the standard of what great looks like at RN, and you'll coach, develop, and peer review the work of estimators across our portfolio of fire, water, and property damage projects.Compensation$75,000 - $95,000 yearlyResponsibilitiesTeam leadership Lead, mentor, and develop a team of remote Xactimate estimators, serving as their primary trainer and technical resourcePeer review Review and quality-check estimates produced by team members, providing structured feedback and coaching to improve accuracy, scope completeness, and profitabilityStandard-setting Establish and maintain estimating standards, templates, and best practices across fire, water, vehicle impact, tree collapse, and other property damage scopesTraining development Build and refine onboarding and ongoing training materials for new and existing estimatorsComplex estimating Write and own comprehensive scopes in Xactimate for complex or high-value projects where senior judgment is requiredInsurance negotiation Lead negotiations with insurance companies and adjusters on difficult or disputed claims, modeling expert-level advocacy for the teamTPA compliance Ensure all team estimates are documented in alignment with TPA/Insurance Company guidelinesCross-functional collaboration Partner with Project Managers, Operations, and field teams to ensure estimate accuracy reflects real job conditionsTooling Oversee use of DASH, Matterport, MICA reports, and other estimating tools across the team; identify gaps and improvementsQualifications7+ years of construction or restoration estimating experience, with at least 2 years in a senior, lead, or supervisory roleExpert-level Xactimate proficiency — you know it well enough to teach itDeep experience across fire, water, and structural damage restoration scopesDemonstrated ability to review others' work, give constructive feedback, and drive improvementExperience training or onboarding estimators is a strong plusStrong communication skills — written and verbal — for both internal coaching and external adjuster negotiationsComfortable managing workflow and accountability across a remote teamAlignment with our core values ownership, care, and relentless improvementYou'll thrive here ifYou get genuine satisfaction from helping others get better — not just doing the work yourselfYou hold a high standard and know how to communicate it without demoralizing peopleYou're a systems thinker who can spot what's missing in a scope and explain why it mattersYou're energized by a growing, fast-moving company that's serious about building real infrastructureYou want a seat at the table where your expertise shapes how the department operatesAbout CompanyAt Restoration Network Inc., we’re more than a fire and water restoration company. We’re on a mission to restore not just buildings, but lives. Every day, we help families and businesses recover from disaster with excellence, compassion, and integrity. Our team takes Pride in Workmanship seriously, and we do the job right the first time, down to the smallest detail. We’re scaling fast, which means big opportunities for people who want to grow their careers, take ownership, and be part of a company that’s positively impacting thousands of lives. If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, cares about doing meaningful work, and wants to be part of a winning team, you’ll feel right at home here.