Also called: Xactimate Estimator, Restoration Estimator
Prices the repair of homes and businesses damaged by fire, floods and storms, using the same software insurance adjusters use.
You walk a smoke-damaged kitchen with a laser measure and photograph every wall. Back in the truck you build a line-by-line estimate in Xactimate and then negotiate with the insurance adjuster over the cabinets.
Estimated; often includes commission.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 2 years after high school. High school plus construction experience and Xactimate training.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Construction Management, Construction Technology.
Growing faster than average. More severe weather means more insurance repair work.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI tools can measure rooms from photos and draft estimates; negotiating with adjusters stays human.
Classes: Business math, Construction tech, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1051.
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