Senior Building Consultant

Sedgwick•Telecommuter CA, CA

1d•$120,000 - $130,000

About The Position

EFI Global, a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting firm, is hiring a Senior Building Consultant. The role handles assignments up to $1 million independently, serving commercial and personal property lines, including liability and builders risk assignments. The consultant manages complex assignments, site inspections, damage and repair scoping, cost estimating, project management, negotiations, and oversight of reconstruction and mitigation work. The position also involves client reporting, billing and records management, and developing and maintaining a client base. Travel is required as needed. A credit security clearance confirmed through a background credit check is required.

Requirements

Eight years of relevant experience, including five years in the insurance restoration industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current IICRC Master certifications, WRT (Water Restoration), ASD (Applied Structural Drying), Smoke & Soot, or equivalent certifications.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office products.
Analytical and interpretive skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent negotiating skills.
Ability to create comprehensive, accurate, and constructive written reports.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving history.
Ability to work in a team environment and meet or exceed Performance Competencies.
Credit security clearance confirmed through a background credit check is required.
Able to stand and/or walk for long periods; kneel, squat, bend, climb, crawl, stoop, and reach or work overhead; work outdoors in hot and/or cold conditions; lift or carry up to 50 pounds; push or pull up to 100 pounds; drive up to four hours per day; and continually use manual dexterity.
Able to handle work-related stress and multiple priorities, exercise judgment and discretion, solve problems, and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage daily and complex assignments, delivering service, expertise, value, and reliable reporting to clients.
Complete site visits, develop complex scopes of damages and repairs, perform high-value cost estimating and site documentation, manage projects, and conduct high-stakes negotiations.
Provide independent oversight of reconstruction job costs and timelines 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, including reports involving contractors on complex projects.
Independently oversee complex mitigation processes, including industry-standard drying practices, billing procedures, and daily site clerking.
Partner with high-level property claims adjusters and clients to provide one-stop service.
Complete and publish narrative and executive summary reports.
Develop and maintain a client base.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel as required.