Remote Restoration Estimator
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R33,300 – R46,250 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Remote Estimator
About the Company
Our client is a Tennessee-based water and fire restoration company providing professional restoration solutions to residential and commercial customers. The company helps property owners recover from water, fire, and other property damage by delivering responsive service, accurate project assessments, and high-quality restoration work.
As the company continues to grow, they are seeking an experiencedRemote Estimatorto support the estimating process and help ensure restoration projects are accurately scoped, priced, and documented.
Role Overview
The Remote Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and detailed estimates for water, fire, and property restoration projects using Xactimate. This individual will review project documentation, assess restoration scopes, develop comprehensive estimates, and communicate directly with clients and internal team members throughout the estimating process.
The ideal candidate has at least two years of hands-on Xactimate experience, a strong understanding of restoration or construction estimating, and excellent English communication skills. This is an immediate hiring need for someone who can quickly integrate into the company's workflow and contribute with minimal training.
Key Responsibilities
Restoration Estimating
* Prepare accurate and detailed estimates for water, fire, and property restoration projects
Prepare accurate and detailed estimates for water, fire, and property restoration projects
* Build comprehensive estimates using Xactimate
Build comprehensive estimates using Xactimate
* Review project scopes, photographs, measurements, documentation, and supporting information
Review project scopes, photographs, measurements, documentation, and supporting information
* Ensure estimates accurately reflect required labor, materials, equipment, and restoration activities
Ensure estimates accurately reflect required labor, materials, equipment, and restoration activities
* Revise and update estimates as project scopes or requirements change
Revise and update estimates as project scopes or requirements change
Xactimate Management
* Utilize Xactimate to create detailed and professionally structured estimates
Utilize Xactimate to create detailed and professionally structured estimates
* Maintain accurate line items, pricing, and supporting documentation
Maintain accurate line items, pricing, and supporting documentation
* Review estimates for completeness and accuracy before submission
Review estimates for completeness and accuracy before submission
* Stay current with Xactimate processes and restoration industry estimating practices
Stay current with Xactimate processes and restoration industry estimating practices
Documentation & Quality Control
* Maintain organized records and documentation for each estimate
Maintain organized records and documentation for each estimate
* Review project information for missing or inconsistent details
Review project information for missing or inconsistent details
* Ensure estimating documentation meets internal quality standards
Ensure estimating documentation meets internal quality standards
* Coordinate with internal teams to gather additional information when necessary
Coordinate with internal teams to gather additional information when necessary
Client Communication
* Communicate directly and professionally with clients regarding estimates and project details
Communicate directly and professionally with clients regarding estimates and project details
* Explain estimating information clearly when questions arise
Explain estimating information clearly when questions arise
* Follow up promptly on outstanding information needed to complete estimates
Follow up promptly on outstanding information needed to complete estimates
* Maintain high-quality written and verbal communication throughout the estimating process
Maintain high-quality written and verbal communication throughout the estimating process
Team Collaboration
* Work closely with project managers, operations teams, and other internal stakeholders
Work closely with project managers, operations teams, and other internal stakeholders
* Support the transition of approved estimates into active restoration projects
Support the transition of approved estimates into active restoration projects
* Communicate changes or potential estimating issues proactively
Communicate changes or potential estimating issues proactively
* Learn and utilize the company's construction management software and internal workflows
Learn and utilize the company's construction management software and internal workflows
Required Qualifications
* Minimum of 2 years of experience using Xactimate
Minimum of 2 years of experience using Xactimate
* Previous experience in restoration, construction, insurance, or property damage estimating
Previous experience in restoration, construction, insurance, or property damage estimating
* Strong understanding of
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R33,300/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,800/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 748 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →