Building Consultant/ General Contractor
RemoteUnited States or Albania
Job Summary
Receive and respond to assignments promptly, scheduling onsite property inspections within 24 hours. Conduct thorough evaluations of challenging environments including rooftops and crawlspaces, often collaborating with engineers. Prepare detailed photo reports, cost estimates using Xactimate or similar software, and written reports within seven days post-inspection. Collaborate with the Managing Building Consultant during review, responding to feedback within 24 hours. Occasionally travel to perform CAT event evaluations and participate in joint inspections with policyholders, engineers, and claim adjusters. Act as an expert witness when required, providing credible testimony based on construction experience. This fully remote, part-time 1099 position supports Keystone's forensic engineering and investigative services for commercial and residential structures, vehicles, and products.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in general contracting, construction, home remodeling, mitigation, or related fields
- Previous or current contractor's license (if required in your state)
- Hands-on experience with insurance-related repairs or claims estimating
- Proficiency in construction estimating methods, including time & materials and software-based systems
- Proficient or familiar with industry software such as: Xactimate (desktop & mobile), Symbility, Matterport, DocuSketch, Hover
- Prior experience preparing estimates and proposals, including large-loss projects
- Strong written communication skills to produce detailed, professional reports
- Ability and willingness to travel for field inspections and CAT events
- Physically capable of conducting inspections, including accessing roofs and crawl spaces
- Must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines
Desired Qualifications
- IICRC certification and/or mitigation contracting experience is a plus
- Any experience with expert testimony, depositions, or published industry articles is a plus
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