JOHN J. CLABEAUX
Roofing and Insurance Restoration
Anthem,AZ
Summary
Diligent Insurance Project Director and Roofing Professional with extensive experience managing complex projects from inception to completion. Proven success in leading cross-functional teams and delivering projects on time and within budget. Demonstrated expertise in risk management and strategic planning.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Estimator
LINCOLN HANCOCK RESTORATION
Phoenix, AZ
07.2025 - 02.2026
- Led cost estimation processes for large-scale construction projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop comprehensive bid proposals that meet client specifications and budget constraints.
- Analyzed historical data to refine estimating methodologies, improving overall efficiency in project budgeting.
- Mentored junior estimators on best practices in cost analysis and risk assessment, fostering skill development within the team.
- Oversaw preparation of detailed quantity takeoffs, ensuring precise measurement for all project components and phases.
Executive Project Director
ATI Restoration
Phoenix, AZ
05.2021 - 06.2025
- Inspected damaged property, wrote the scope of repair in Xactimate, reviewed with the adjuster, prepared budgets for production, met with the project manager on the scope of repair, communicated with the insured on the restoration process, worked with the project manager if there were any change orders or supplements to the carrier and walked the finished project to ensure customer satisfaction.
- 2023 Invoicing a Million Dollars per quarter doing residential claims
Vice President of Commercial Construction
American Building Contractors Inc.
Naples, FLORIDA
11.2017 - 05.2021
- Oversee and manage all aspects of the commercial division; from estimating, sales training, crew training, adjuster/ engineer meetings, and insurance appraisals, staging the projects, payroll and managing our commercial sales and production staff.
- Personally sold $50,000,000 in work from Hurricane Irma.
- Oversaw the claims process and construction of over $210,000,000 in damages from Hurricane Irma.
Project Director
ATI Restoration
Phoenix, AZ
08.2015 - 10.2017
- Inspected damaged property, wrote the scope of repair in Xactimate, reviewed with the adjuster, prepared budgets for production, met with the project manager on the scope of repair, communicated with the insured on the restoration process, worked with the project manager if there were any change orders or supplements to the carrier and walked the finished project to ensure customer satisfaction.
- My first calendar year sold, built and collected over $3 Million; ended up 9th in overall PD sales.
Senior Roof and Construction Consultant
Madsen, Kneppers & Associates, Inc.
Phoenix, AZ
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Inspected and assessed damage to roofs and structures from wind, hail, fire, and water. I determined the cause and origin and wrote a detailed report of my findings; if requested, I generated an estimate for the repair using Xactimate.
National Account and South East Regional Manager
Gorman Roofing and Building Services
Phoenix, AZ
01.2013 - 08.2014
- Handled the day-to-day operations of the Florida office and several National accounts. Inspecting and writing roof condition reports, preparing a budget for the client's future roofing projects, and once the project was approved, working with the production department on completing the project and overseeing staff in the Florida office.
Director of Commercial Construction
American Building Contractors Inc.
Deerfield Beach, FLORIDA
10.2004 - 12.2012
- Sales Representative for the Southeastern States 2004-2005, promoted to management in 2005 after hurricane Wilma in Florida. I handled mediations, and appraisals, wrote the scope of repairs in Xactimate, contract negotiations with homeowners and condominium association boards, sales support, training sales force, hiring of crews, payroll, and overseeing project managers nationally.
- 2004-2005 Top Salesman for Hurricane Charlie, Jeanne and Francis
- 2006 Settled a $27,000,000 roof claim in Delray Beach, Florida
- Oversaw the claims process and construction of over $180,000,000 in damages from Hurricane Wilma
Territory Manager
The Garland Company, Inc.
Phoenix, AZ
10.1992 - 09.2004
- Responsibilities included meeting with property managers, facility engineers, construction managers, and architects. Inspected existing roofing systems, developed maintenance programs, and set budgets for future roofing projects. My duties also included creating new accounts, writing specifications, assisting with the bid process and inspection of construction.
- Top Trainee in the November 1992 training class
- Bronze Award Winner 1993
- Raynow Award Winner 1993- 2002
Education
Marketing and Management
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ01.1988
Skills
- Team Builder
- Xactimate Level II
- Roofing Specialist
- Nation Account Experience
- Nation Catastrophe Experience Hail, Wind and Hurricane
- Sub-Contractor and Crew Development
- HAAG Certified Commercial and Residential
- OSHA 30 Certified
Timeline
Lead Estimator
LINCOLN HANCOCK RESTORATION
07.2025 - 02.2026
Executive Project Director
ATI Restoration
05.2021 - 06.2025
Vice President of Commercial Construction
American Building Contractors Inc.
11.2017 - 05.2021
Project Director
ATI Restoration
08.2015 - 10.2017
Senior Roof and Construction Consultant
Madsen, Kneppers & Associates, Inc.
08.2014 - 08.2015
National Account and South East Regional Manager
Gorman Roofing and Building Services
01.2013 - 08.2014
Director of Commercial Construction
American Building Contractors Inc.
10.2004 - 12.2012
Territory Manager
The Garland Company, Inc.
10.1992 - 09.2004
Marketing and Management
Arizona State University