Building Consultant - Principal

EFI Global

1d•Onsite

About The Position

EFI Global is a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services firm serving a variety of industries in both the public and private sectors. Over the last four decades, we have grown from a boutique firm specializing in handling insurance fraud and arson cases and providing expert witness testimony, into a recognized global leader in engineering failure analysis, origin-and-cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting. Our forensic investigation, engineering and environmental services teams around the world share a dedication to expertise, quality and demonstrating to customers that caring counts®. Each of our more than 700 professional engineers, fire investigators, architects and scientists was selected for their technical proficiency, in-depth industry knowledge and commitment to professional integrity. Together, our diverse backgrounds and collective insights empower clients to make better-informed business decisions. EFI’s combination of global solutions and local expertise has earned the firm a reputation for delivering timely responses that consistently meet our clients’ expectations—anytime, anywhere. Click here to learn more about EFI Global. PRIMARY PURPOSE : Oversees and manages large complex assignments from executive level adjusting business for commercial and personal property lines including liability and builders risk assignments. Leads a team of global consultants on larger complex assignments or CAT situations.

Requirements

Current IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification) Master certifications, WRT (Water Restoration), ASD (Applied Structural Drying), Smoke & Soot or equivalent certifications required.
Ten (10) years of relevant experience to include eight (8) years of experience in the Insurance Restoration Industry or the equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent negotiating skills
Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports
Must maintain valid driver’s license with clean driving history
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees large complex assignments and deliverables with best-in-class service and expertise, delivering consistent value and trustworthy reporting to our clients.
Responsible for site visits, generation of a complex scope of damages/repairs, high-value cost estimating, site documentation, project management and high stakes negotiations.
Leads the team’s independent control of reconstruction job costs, project timelines and scope of repairs to clients.
Manages records based on company standards and procedures, using designated technology.
Conducts assignment billings, including documenting and maintaining billable hours on a time and expense basis, work in progress, and timely delivery of reporting to clients.
Directs a team of consultants who provide oversite of complex mitigation processes including but not limited to industry standard drying practices, billing procedures, and daily site clerking.
Consults with executive level property claims adjusters and clients to produce best-in-class one-stop-shopping for clients.
Reviews team narrative and executive summary reports for large complex assignments.
Develops and maintains an executive-level client base.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Travels as required.