Consultant (Building Consulting)
HybridCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Job Summary
Interface with clients, brokers, and insurers to negotiate settlements and settle files. Schedule and perform field inspections to evaluate damage scope, then estimate medium to large commercial and residential projects using industry-standard software. Document, review, and analyze contracts, change orders, and daily reports while providing technical direction to other consultants. Collaborate with Business Development Managers to develop new business opportunities and strengthen client relationships. Write reports of findings after inspections 50% of day-to-day. Must be physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment, with a valid driver's license. Willingness to travel 30% of the time, including CAT response.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2+ years of estimating experience
- Work experience in the restoration, insurance, and remediation field
- Responsibilities for estimating property damage losses
- Large loss Insurance Adjusters with strong experience in the construction industry
- Experience in reconstruction projects, roofing, or equivalent fields
- Experience in appraisal, mitigation, cost analysis, and disaster recovery
- Hands-on experience in assessing and minimizing damage during emergencies or disasters
- Knowledge of disaster response protocols
- Risk assessment knowledge
- Preventive measures knowledge
- Ability to oversee and manage on-site operations
- Bachelor's or associate degree from an accredited college or university
- 5 years of demonstrable experience and accomplishments in the restoration industry (in lieu of a degree)
- Relevant experience in the restoration and/or restoration contracting field
- Experience specializing in working with insurance companies
- Responsibilities related to scheduling, project management, and estimating
- Proficiency in working with Xactimate, Symbility, RS Means, or other estimating software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to produce high-quality expert reports
- Valid driver's license
- Good driving record
- Project management skills
- Strong analysis and critical thinking skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Detail oriented
- Strong independent work ethic
- Leadership skills and qualities
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Physical ability to conduct inspections
- Ability to carry equipment used for inspections
- Ability to write reports of findings after inspections 50% of day-to-day
- Willingness to travel 30% of the time
- Willingness to travel locally, out-of-state, and for CAT response when needed
- Understanding of both tangible and intangible assets
- Clear-cut analysis ability
- Strong desire to understand and learn the methodology for negotiating and settling files in a timely manner
- Ability to support and solve client's questions and requests
Desired Qualifications
- Candidates with appraisal, mitigation, cost analysis, and disaster recovery are also welcomed to apply
- Candidates with hands-on experience in assessing and minimizing damage during emergencies or disasters will be highly valued
- The most successful experts in our organization have a strong desire to understand and learn the methodology for negotiating and settling files in a timely manner
- They constantly apply strong analytical and writing skills to produce expert reports to support our clients in making important high-value decisions
- Large loss Insurance Adjusters with strong experience in the construction industry can also be a great fit
- Estimators with experience in reconstruction projects, roofing, or equivalent fields are welcome to apply
- Individuals with a background in restoring damaged properties, whether due to fire, water, or other incidents, will find their skills relevant
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