Building Consultant

Sedgwick • Telecommuter MO, MO

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About The Position

The Building Consultant handles assignments from adjusting business for commercial and personal property lines, including liability and builders risk assignments. The role also assists higher-level consultants with larger, complex assignments or catastrophe situations. It manages assignments through site visits, damage scoping, cost estimating, project management, and negotiations, while providing independent control of reconstruction costs and time frames to insurers and property managers. The consultant maintains accurate records, manages billings and time-and-expense documentation, and delivers reports to clients in a timely manner. The position works closely with property claims adjusters and clients and provides independent oversight of mitigation processes.

Requirements

• Six years of related experience, including two years in adjusting, engineering, or construction fields, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Proficiency with computers, 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.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving history.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to meet or exceed performance competencies.
• Ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reach or work overhead, lift or carry up to 50 pounds, push or pull up to 100 pounds, and drive up to four hours per day.
• Credit security clearance confirmed via a background credit check is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Successful completion of the Vale Certified Building Consultant program.

Responsibilities

• Manage assignments by conducting site visits, generating scopes of damage, estimating costs, handling project management, and negotiating.
• Provide independent control of reconstruction job costs and time frames for insurers and property managers.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with company standards and procedures using designated technology.
• Manage billings, document and maintain billable hours on a time-and-expense basis, track work in progress, and deliver reports to clients on time.
• Work closely with property claims adjusters and clients to provide coordinated service.
• Provide independent oversight of mitigation processes, including industry-standard drying practices, billing procedures, and daily site clerking.
• Assist higher-level consultants on larger complex assignments or catastrophe situations.
• Travel as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level