Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?The CompanyJ.S. Held is a specialized global consulting firm whose professionals serve as trusted, expert advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events that demand urgent attention, exceptional knowledge, staunch integrity, and clear-cut analysis and advice. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of technical, scientific, financial, and technology advisory services that enable clients across the spectrum of industries to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations with precise analysis, reliable insights, and confidence.We are seeking a Senior Vice President to join our Building Consulting team within our Seattle office. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set, whose responsibilities extend beyond those of mid-level consultants, traditional project managers and estimators. The ideal person for this role will need to not only have a strong grasp of property damage evaluation but also be flexible and a strategic thinker, able to take on a variety of tasks, and experience within the Seattle market.Our building consulting team participates in projects of all sizes and scopes spanning from residential and middle-market commercial to the most complex economic, industrial, and infrastructure matters.Job DescriptionThe ideal candidate for this position possesses a minimum of 10+ years of experience within the building consultation environment or within the restoration and remediation fields, with responsibilities for estimating and managing large commercial complex losses. Large loss Insurance Adjusters with strong experience in the construction industry can also be a great fit. Estimators with non-insurance related experience in reconstruction projects, roofing, or equivalent fields are welcome to apply. Candidates with heightened appraisal, mitigation, cost analysis, and disaster recovery experience are also welcome to apply.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.Job Responsibilities* Interfaces with clients and project representatives - adjusters, brokers, insureds, etc.* Schedules and perform field inspections and necessary site visits to evaluate the scope of work/damage.* Estimates medium to large commercial and residential projects using Xactimate.* Documents, reviews, and analyzes; schedules, contracts, change orders, correspondence, daily reports, meeting minutes, monthly reports, and any additional documents related to the project/file.* Provide technical direction to other consultants, interacting and supporting their files.* Collaborate with Business Development Managers to help develop new business opportunities and continue to nurture and strengthen existing client relationships.Required Qualifications* Bachelor's or associate degree from an accredited college or university; or 10 years of demonstrable experience and accomplishments in the restoration industry, in lieu of a degree may suffice.* Relevant experience in the restoration and/or restoration contracting field specializing in working with insurance companies, with responsibilities related to scheduling, project management, and estimating.* Proficiency in working with Xactimate, Symbility, RS Means, or other estimating software.* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word with strong verbal and written communication skills withTo view the full job description,