Central Estimator and Project Closure Manager
BISON Restoration Services Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States · $65K/yr
Emergency and Relief Services · 11-50 employees
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About the role
The role involves writing accurate Xactimate estimates for restoration projects and managing the entire claim lifecycle from submission to final collection. You will also coordinate with field teams, negotiate with adjusters, and eventually lead a small estimating and closure team.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 5 years of Xactimate estimating experience within the insurance restoration industry. A strong working knowledge of IICRC standards, building codes, and proven negotiation skills are required.
Benefits
Full description
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
About us BISON Restoration Services is a locally owned, IICRC-certified restoration company serving the OKC metro since 2017. We handle water, fire, mold, storm, contents and full rebuilds out of a 20,000 sf climate-controlled facility. We document everything, price it right, and don't let files sit.
The role We're bringing estimating and claim closure in-house. You'll write the Xactimate estimates our field team scopes, then own each file to the finish line: submission, adjuster negotiation, supplements, approval, final invoice and collection. This seat decides how fast the work we've already done turns into cash.
What you'll do
- Write accurate Xactimate estimates from the office for mitigation, contents and reconstruction, using field scopes, photos, moisture logs, Matterport/360 scans and Encircle documentation
- Review scope with PMs, field leads and subs so every line is supported
- Submit estimates to carriers and TPAs on time and within each program's guidelines
- Negotiate scope and pricing with adjusters, write supplements, and rebut comparative estimates with documentation
- Run every open file on a clock: follow up on schedule and escalate stalled claims before they go dead
- Make sure invoices, change orders and progress billing match the approved scope
- Work with the homeowner, carrier and office team to collect balances on time
- As we grow, build and lead a small estimating and closure team
What you bring
- 5+ years of Xactimate estimating in insurance restoration (mitigation and reconstruction). Desk or field adjusting experience is a plus
- Working knowledge of IICRC standards (S500/S520/S700), restoration methods, materials and building codes
- A record of getting claims approved and paid, not just written
- A calm, firm negotiating style that sticks to scope and pricing and backs every number with documentation
- Detail oriented and organized enough to run a large file load without anything slipping
- Strong written communication. Your emails to carriers get answered
- Comfortable in job-management software (Xcelerate, Encircle or similar). Xactimate certification preferred, IICRC certs a plus
Pay and perks
- $65,000 base or more, depending on experience
- Quarterly bonus for closing and collecting files fast and at full value
- Health insurance (company pays 50%), dental and vision (company pays 100%)
- 120 hours of paid time off per year (vacation and sick combined)
- Company laptop and resources needed
- An owner who will back you on a tough file
- Remote position is open for discussion.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, business hours, in our OKC office.
BISON Restoration Services is an equal opportunity employer.
