Property Estimator

Overview

Good Things Start Here.

Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies—an A+ (Superior) rated, nationwide Property & Casualty insurer backed by Berkshire Hathaway. With supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and opportunities to grow, GUARD is a place where people build meaningful, long‑term careers.

Good Things You Can Count On.

• Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 in‑office
• Predictable hours (no nights, weekends, or holidays)
• Competitive pay + generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision starting day one
• 401(k), tuition reimbursement & longevity bonuses

Responsibilities

Bring your property claims, construction, and estimating expertise to a role where your knowledge directly impacts claim outcomes. Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is seeking a Property Estimator to evaluate mitigation and repair estimates, analyze scope and pricing, and collaborate with adjusters and contractors to resolve estimating differences.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys digging into the details of a property loss, applying Xactimate and construction knowledge, and helping determine the appropriate scope and cost of repairs.

What You'll Do

• Conducts comprehensive mitigation and construction invoice review to ensure charges are fair and accurate based on the complexity of each claim.
• Negotiates with adjusters, contractors, independent adjusters, and public adjusters as necessary to reach agreement on final scope.
• Conducts research of construction material and labor pricing throughout the U.S.
• Obtains necessary documentation from providers.
• Creates, reviews, and send fair and accurate estimates through Xactimate.
• Captures and records data from initial estimates reviewed and variances.
• Identifies any differences and validates that any differences are justified in accordance with standard construction and mitigation methodology.
• Aides staff adjusters, independent adjusters and contractors on construction methodology and pricing.
• Writes comparative estimates for mitigation and construction.
• Develops variance reports for construction and mitigation estimates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Travel as required

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in property claims adjusting, construction estimating, or a related construction field preferred.
• Construction or Restoration contractor experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• IICRC Certification preferred.
• Proficiency in use of Xactimate estimating software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite.
• Ability to complete the Texas Adjuster Licensing course and exam with a passing grade, if not a current Commercial Property and Casualty Adjuster license holder.

This role may be based out of one of the following office locations:

Wilkes-Barre, PA; Philadelphia, PA; Conshohocken, PA; Parsippany, NJ; New York, NY; Alpharetta, GA; Plano, TX; and Scottsdale, AZ.

Salary $50,000 - $80,000

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, this range represents a good‐faith estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, credentials, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law.

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