Part-Time Insurance Restoration Estimator- US Based Only

About Us
We are a San Francisco Bay Area general contractor expanding our insurance restoration and reconstruction division. We specialize in residential, multifamily, and commercial reconstruction projects involving property insurance claims. We are seeking an experienced consultant to work alongside ownership and project management on a project-by-project basis to improve claim documentation, estimate accuracy, code compliance identification, and supplement recovery. This could be ideal for former senior restoration estimators, carrier adjusters, independent adjusters, public adjusters, construction consultants, building officials, forensic construction consultants Responsibilities * Review carrier estimates and scopes of loss. * Prepare and revise Xactimate estimates. * Identify omitted scope items. * Develop supplement packages. * Identify applicable California building code requirements. * Analyze Title 24, CBC, fire, accessibility, energy, and local jurisdiction triggers. * Assist with reconstruction cost validation. * Train internal estimators and project managers. * Create estimating and supplement SOPs. * Participate in claim strategy meetings. * Assist with permit and code documentation support. * Coordinate with engineers, architects, and permit consultants when necessary. Desired Experience * 10+ years in insurance restoration, reconstruction, or property claims. * Advanced Xactimate proficiency. * Experience with large-loss claims. * Familiarity with California Building Code. * Experience identifying Ordinance & Law coverage opportunities. Preferred certifications: * Xactimate Level 2 or 3 * IICRC certifications * HAAG certification * Construction management experience Compensation * Hourly consulting, * Per-project review fees * Retainer plus project bonuses **Location: Remote with occasional San Francisco site visits. Must be based permanently in the US. Preference given to applicants in the Bay Area.**