Building Consultant

YA Group

3d•Remote

About The Position

As a YA Consultant, you will provide high quality consulting services relating to property restoration, property defects, casualty, and losses of significance for YA’s customers, which include insurance companies, third-party adjusters and independent businesses and insureds. YA Consultants are responsible for working independently on small projects or on a team in cases of larger losses in an effort to manage each of our clients’ business and operations in defining and controlling costs associated with damaged structures. Consultants are expected to use a large measure of independent judgement, considering, and weighing alternatives when appropriate, taking in to account the financial and operational significance of the services you are performing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
3-5 years of relevant construction, restoration, project management or insurance experience
Ability to travel required

Nice To Haves

Xactimate experience preferred
Obtainment of WRT certification preferred, working towards industry certifications and credentials

Responsibilities

Schedules and conducts inspections and field assessments to evaluate structure and property damage for clients.
Reviews and synthesizes relevant information to prepare damage estimates, scopes, and project reports.
Operates on behalf of clients to monitor and manage timelines, expenses, and other factors critical to operational efficiency and cost management during all phases of construction.
Communicates and corresponds with clients, insurance companies, adjusters, and insureds.
Participates in regular client meetings and supports business development initiatives.
Works independently on smaller projects and part of a team on larger losses.
Maintains job files, documentation, and other relevant deliverables.
Performs other duties as assigned.