Jonathan Hernandez

Led preparation of detailed cost estimates for large-scale losses by reviewing project scope, identifying risks and opportunities, and defining scopes of work. Enforced OSHA and company safety policies, investigated damages, and coordinated with adjusters to obtain approvals and negotiate supplements with subcontractors and suppliers.

Reviewed project costs across labor, materials, and equipment and conducted site visits to gather field data and verify conditions. Directed and developed the project team, coordinated vendors and subcontractors for delivery tracking, and managed adjustor negotiations and supplement filings for approved changes.

Analyzed claims documents, photos, and adjuster comments to ensure compliance with client estimating guidelines (including major carriers). Managed revision requests, maintained a claims work queue and aging reports, escalated non-compliant claims, and supported inquiries through dispute handling and settlement negotiation.

Visited job sites to measure conditions and develop detailed project scopes and estimates with a plan to track progress. Coordinated internal personnel and subcontractors, collaborated with customers on timelines, and communicated with adjusters to secure prompt approvals while maintaining organized documentation, budget control, and schedule adherence.

Managed accounts receivable by reviewing job balances, following up on lead progress and payment status, and monitoring AR aging reports for overdue accounts. Filed liens when required, reconciled account balances, recorded and allocated incoming payments, and supported audit requests by reviewing contracts, commitment letters, and approvals.

Prepared estimates and budgets by inspecting losses and generating estimates using Xactimate. Managed subcontractor activity, invoiced customers, tracked collections, and produced progress, collection percentage, and margin reports while handling dump trailer logistics for construction waste removal.

Uploaded daily job notes, documents, and photos into RM and managed company vehicles maintenance and warehouse inventory. Led technician teams to complete repairs efficiently, created repair budgets and scheduled subcontractors, and coordinated with customers and adjusters to approve additional work.

Supervised mitigation labor to ensure quality of work and managed warehouse organization, storage, and dispatch of remediation equipment. Oversaw hazardous waste handling, assisted with delivery of materials, supported multi-site operations, and ensured compliance through vehicle maintenance and internal equipment usage.

Performed fire, water, and trauma disaster cleanups, including mold removal using proper chemicals and techniques. Led demolition services and responded to on-call emergency needs to restore affected spaces.

Activities and societies: Fire, Lead, Mitigation certifications and training; OSHA certifications.

Earned a High School Diploma and completed Fire, Lead, and Mitigation certifications and related training. Also completed OSHA certifications.