Xactimate Estimator and Payment Follow-Up Specialist

Benefits: 401(k) Company car Company parties Dental insurance Free uniforms Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Training & development Vision insurance Position Title: Xactimate Estimator & Payment Follow-Up SpecialistDepartment: Inland Water Damage & Restoration Reports To: Project Manager / Owner Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Colton, CA Position Summary The Xactimate Estimator & Payment Follow-Up Specialist is responsible for creating accurate, timely, and professional estimates using Xactimate for water mitigation, fire, mold, and restoration projects. This position also manages payment follow-ups with customers, insurance adjusters, and third-party administrators to ensure invoices are processed, approved, and collected promptly. This role supports the operations team by minimizing billing delays, improving cash flow, and ensuring all documentation aligns with industry and insurance standards. Key ResponsibilitiesEstimating (Xactimate) Create detailed and accurate estimates for mitigation, restoration, repairs, and rebuilds. Review job notes, photos, moisture logs, scope sheets, and technician documentation to build complete estimates. Revise and update estimates as needed for supplements, field changes, and adjuster requests. Communicate and negotiate scope with insurance adjusters for approval. Ensure all line items, measurements, and documentation comply with IICRC and carrier standards. Documentation & Compliance Upload estimates, photos, logs, and required documents into the CRM (HouseCall Pro, ServiceTitan, etc.). Maintain organized and audit-ready job files. Follow proper Xactimate pricing lists, categories, and codes. Payment & Accounts Receivable Follow-Up Contact insurance carriers and adjusters for payment status, approvals, or missing documents. Follow up with customers regarding deductibles and outstanding balances. Track aging invoices and maintain AR logs. Send weekly reminders, statements, and follow-up emails/calls. Submit supplements when additional work or pricing updates are needed. Communication Collaborate with technicians, project managers, and office staff to ensure accurate and timely job information. Maintain professional and respectful communication with customers, adjusters, and vendors. Provide regular updates to the owner on pending payments, outstanding AR, and estimate approval status. Skills & Qualifications 1+ year of Xactimate experience (required or open to training). Knowledge of water mitigation, mold remediation, fire damage, or insurance claims preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Highly organized and detail-oriented. Ability to manage multiple jobs and deadlines simultaneously. Basic understanding of invoicing, AR, and insurance billing processes. Comfortable with CRM systems, spreadsheets, and digital communication tools. Performance Metrics (KPIs) Estimate accuracy and approval rate. Job completion → estimate submission turnaround time. Invoice date → payment received turnaround time. Reduction of aging accounts receivable. Completeness and quality of job documentation. Schedule & CompensationSchedule: Monday-Friday (Full-Time) Compensation: Hourly + performance-based bonus (estimate approvals, collections speed, AR reduction) Compensation: $20.00 per hour Plumbing isn't just about leaks, pipes, and gaskets. It's about people. Not just the people we help by providing quality plumbing services, but also the professionals doing those services themselves. Mr. Rooter Plumbing franchisees will treat you with the same respect and integrity that they treat their own friends and family, because at the end of the day, you can't serve customers well without a happy, motivated, and committed team. Creating a culture with an exemplary work ethic is just as important as plumbing, and it's part of everything Mr. Rooter Plumbing does. All independently owned and operated franchised businesses operate under the service brands' marks, trademarks, trade names, logos, emblems, slogans, or other indicia of origin in connection with the Mr. Rooter Plumbing® franchise system within a specified geographical area. Only the independently owned and operated franchised business shall have any interaction with or authority for its business and make all employment related decisions related to its franchised business.

Created: 2026-03-10