Senior Consultant (Building Consulting)

J.S. Held•River Edge, NJ

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations. We are seeking a Building Consultant to join our Building Consulting team in River Edge, NJ. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or associate degree from an accredited college or university; or 8 years of demonstrable experience and accomplishments in the restoration 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.
Proficiency in working with Xactimate, Symbility, RS Means, or other estimating software.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word with strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality expert reports.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Project management skills.
Strong analysis and critical thinking skills.
Able to meet deadlines while being detail oriented.
Strong independent work ethic and leadership skills and qualities.
Exceptional customer service skills to support and solve our client’s questions and requests.
Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections.
Must be able to write reports of findings after inspections 50% of day-to-day.
May be exposed to UV radiation from the sun, radon, or other forms of air pollution.
Willingness to travel 30% of the time – locally, out-of-state, and for CAT response when needed.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 5+ years of estimating experience and work experience in the restoration, insurance, and remediation field, with responsibilities for estimating property damage losses.
Large loss Insurance Adjusters with strong experience in the construction industry.
Estimators with experience in reconstruction projects, roofing, or equivalent fields.
Candidates with appraisal, mitigation, cost analysis, and disaster recovery.
Candidates who have hands-on experience in assessing and minimizing damage during emergencies or disasters.
Knowledge of disaster response protocols, risk assessment, and preventive measures.
Individuals with a background in restoring damaged properties, whether due to fire, water, or other incidents.
Ability to oversee and manage on-site operations.
Field supervisors ensure that restoration and mitigation efforts are executed efficiently, adhering to safety guidelines and quality standards.
Strong desire to understand and learn the methodology for negotiating and settling files in a timely manner.
Constantly apply strong analytical and writing skills to produce expert reports to support our clients in making important high-value decisions.

Responsibilities

Interfaces with clients and project representatives (adjusters, brokers, insurers, etc.)
Schedules and perform field inspections and necessary site visits to evaluate the scope of work/damage.
Estimates medium to large commercial and residential projects using Xactimate.
Documents, reviews, and analyzes; schedules, contracts, change orders, correspondence, daily reports, meeting minutes, monthly reports, and any additional documents related to the project/file.
Provide technical direction to other consultants, interacting and supporting their files.
Collaborate with Business Development Managers to help develop new business opportunities and continue to nurture and strengthen existing client relationships.