Construction Consultant

Responsibilities

• Fieldwork to document as-built conditions and extent of damage to structures as a result of natural (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and/or human induced origins (design and construction errors/omissions).
• Evaluate conceptual and detailed repair estimates for scope and pricing accuracy.
• Understand historical data and pricing for the development and/or evaluation of repair and replacement cost estimates.
• Assess site exposures/construction risks and be able to appropriately analyze cost and reflect these in an estimate.
• Identify costs and associated potential hidden exposure/risk to develop rough order of magnitude cost estimates.
• Auxiliary in the preparation of work scopes, instructions to bidders, bid forms or solicitation of relevant information, as needed.
• Perform research to support opinions.
• Communicate with Clients, interface with Governing Officials, Contractors and Consultants.
• Manage multiple projects, executing them on time and within budget.
• Retain and develop Client relationships.
• Willing to travel, as needed, on short notice at times.

Requirements

• 5 + years of experience (variety of public and private projects) including $5 million+.
• Bachelor degree in Construction Management or similar field and/or industry level experience preferred.
• Proven analytical and interpretive skills in preparing comprehensive and accurate construction cost estimates (detailed and conceptual).
• Experience in property loss estimating is desirable.
• Strong project management skills.
• Extensive experience with Xactimate, RS Means, Microsoft Excel and Word, on-screen takeoff software and/or other construction estimating software.
• Restoration industry experience desirable.
• Remediation experience including providing appropriate methods of fire and smoke damage restoration, structural drying, and mold remediation and clerk of works services desirable.
• Excellent math and computational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in providing Litigation Support including Expert Testimony at Depositions and/or Trial, Mediation and Arbitration proceedings, desirable.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States for any employer.
• Good driving record.

Skills

• Xactimate
• RS Means
• Microsoft Excel
• On-screen takeoff software

Benefits

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Benefits program including a generous 401K match, ESOP participation, medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation.

Pay

$70k – $110k

Schedule

Not specified