Sr. Building Consultant

H2M Careers • Melville, NY

9d • $90,000 - $132,440

About The Position

H2M architects + engineers is hiring a Senior Building Consultant for its Industrial Hygiene and Forensics team. The role focuses on large commercial and complex property losses involving fire, water, and storm damage. The consultant manages projects and coordinates with the forensics team to assess damage, identify contributing factors, and determine the extent of loss. The team investigates failures, exposures, and complex loss events, examining building materials, fires, structural damage, and hazardous substances to provide clear, defensible findings.

The consultant conducts field inspections and site visits, evaluates damage and building systems, estimates repair costs, develops scopes of repair, and provides recommendations for restoration. The role also involves working with clients, insurers, adjusters, agents, insureds, and other project representatives; preparing expert reports; and maintaining project documentation. Travel is required, primarily within the Tri-State area, although assignments may extend to H2M office locations in several states. The schedule is flexible and may include nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Respirator use may be required in some work environments, with PPE and required fit testing, training, and medical evaluations provided in accordance with applicable standards and company policy.

Requirements

• 5 to 15 years of estimating and related work experience in the restoration, insurance, and remediation fields; the Senior Building Consultant level requires 10 to 15 years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience estimating commercial and residential losses of various sizes, with an effective understanding of causes of loss, expected damage, and repair methods.
• Experience in restoration contracting in the field, including work with insurance companies and responsibilities related to scheduling, project management, and estimating.
• Knowledge and experience in appraisal, mitigation, cost analysis, construction management, and disaster recovery.
• Strong analytical and writing skills to produce expert reports.
• Proficiency with Xactimate, Symbility, RS Means, or other estimating software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills to address and resolve client questions and requests.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to participate in respirator fit testing, training, and medical evaluations when required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• PMP or RRO certifications.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct field inspections and site visits to evaluate the scope of work and damage, including building systems, construction materials, water intrusion, and severe weather damage.
• Prepare clear, defensible, well-documented findings for stakeholders in the restoration, insurance, and remediation industries.
• Support large-scale commercial loss projects by developing scopes of repair and cost estimates for claims and recovery efforts.
• Estimate costs for medium-to-large commercial and residential projects using industry-standard estimating software.
• Scope and price substantial losses involving multiple building systems and provide practical repair and restoration recommendations.
• Mitigate the risk of under- or over-estimation to support project profitability and client trust.
• Interface with clients and project representatives, including adjusters, agents, and insureds, and navigate insurance carrier expectations and documentation standards.
• Document, review, analyze, and schedule contracts, change orders, correspondence, daily reports, meeting minutes, monthly reports, and other project-file documents.
• Travel to project sites and other locations as required; use a personal vehicle for work-related travel if an H2M vehicle is unavailable.

Benefits

• Healthcare and wellness benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings with up to 6% employer matching contributions and 100% vesting.
• Annual and spot bonus performance programs.
• Flexibility and paid time off.
• Tuition assistance for continuing education and professional licensure.
• Student loan debt repayment program.
• Technology allowance.
• Professional development programs designed for employees at all levels.
• Employee Resource Groups, including Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainability, Women’s Initiative, and Young Professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed