Consultant (Building Consulting)

J.S. Held LLC•Charlotte, NC

1d•$60,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Building Consultant to join our Building Consulting team in Charlotte, NC. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set whose responsibilities extend beyond those of traditional project managers and estimators. The ideal person for this role will need to have a firm grasp of property damage evaluation, be flexible, be a strategic thinker, and be able to take on various tasks. The ideal candidate for this position possesses a minimum of 2+ years of estimating experience and work experience in the restoration, insurance, and remediation field, with responsibilities for estimating small to medium commercial and/or residential losses. Insurance Adjusters with strong experience in the construction industry can also be a great fit. Estimators with expertise in reconstruction projects, mitigation, restoration, appraisal, roofing, or equivalent fields are welcome to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or associate degree from an accredited college or university; or 2 years of demonstrable experience and/or accomplishments in the restoration or insurance industry, in lieu of a degree may suffice.
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.
Beginners' knowledge of Xactimate, Cotality, RS Means, or other estimating software.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word with strong verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Willingness to travel.
Able to meet deadlines while being detail oriented.
Strong independent work ethic and self-motivated.
Exceptional customer service skills to support and solve our client’s questions and requests.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or associate degree from an accredited college or university.
IICRC related degrees, credentials, or certifications.
RRC, PMP, and other certifications.

Responsibilities

Interfaces with clients and project representatives - adjusters, brokers, insurers, etc.
Schedule and perform field inspections and necessary site visits to evaluate the scope of work/damage.
Willingness to learn and become proficient with estimating small to medium commercial and residential projects using Xactimate, Cotality, or other estimating software.
Documents, reviews, and analyses; schedules, contracts, change orders, correspondence, daily reports, meeting minutes, monthly reports, and any additional documents related to the project/file.
Provide technical support to other consultants, interacting with and supporting their files.
Collaborate with Business Development Managers to help develop new business opportunities and continue to nurture and strengthen existing client relationships.