Building Consultant III (Remote)

　　Job Details

　　Job Location

　　USF - METAIRIE - METAIRIE, LA

　　Remote Type

　　Fully Remote

　　Description

　　Job Title & Location:

　　REMOTE

　　ESSENTIAL FUNTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Level 3 Xactimate certified.

　　Interfaces with clients and project representatives - adjusters, brokers, insurers, etc.

　　Schedules and performs field inspections and necessary site visits to evaluate the scope of work/damage

　　Estimates medium to large commercial and residential projects using industry standard estimating software

　　Documents, reviews, and analyzes; schedules, contracts, change orders, correspondence, daily reports, meeting minutes, monthly reports, and any additional documents related to the project/file

　　Provides technical direction to other consultants, interacting and supporting their files

　　Collaborates with Business Development Managers to help develop new business opportunities and continue to nurture and strengthen existing client relationships

　　Other duties as assigned

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　Education & Licensing

　　• 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

　　• Must maintain valid driver’s license with clean driving history

　　Experience:

　　• 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 • The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 2-4+ years of estimating experience and other work experience in restoration, insurance, and remediation field; with responsibilities for estimating large commercial complex losses • 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 NOTE: • 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 Required Skills: • Proficiency in working with Xactimate, Symbility, RS Means, or other estimating software • PC literate, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word · Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality expert reports · Strong project management skills • Strong analysis and critical thinking skills • Able to meet deadlines while being detail oriented

　　Additional Requirements

　　· Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead, lift/carry up to 50 pounds, push/pull up to 100 pounds and drive

　　· ITAR

　　• Strong leadership skills and independent work ethic • Exceptional customer service skills to support and solve our client’s questions and request WORK ENVIRONMENT When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. Physical And Mental Job Qualifications •Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections •Must be able to write reports of findings after inspections 50% of day-to-day •May be exposed to UV radiation from the sun, radon, or other forms of air pollution •Willingness to travel 20-30%