Sr. Building Consultant

H2M•Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

About The Position

H2M architects + engineers is hiring a Senior Building Consultant for its Industrial Hygiene and Forensics team. The role specializes in large commercial and complex property losses, including fire, water, and storm-related 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 for clients, insurers, and project partners, delivering clear findings on building materials, fires, structural damage, and hazardous substances. The position supports restoration, insurance, and remediation stakeholders through field inspections, damage evaluation, repair scopes, cost estimates, and project documentation. Assignments and claim-related work are typically concentrated in the Tri-State area but may span H2M office locations in several states. Travel is required, and work may involve environments requiring respirator use and appropriate safety procedures. A flexible schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. The stated salary range for the Senior Building Consultant level is $96,500 to $132,440 annually.

Requirements

5 to 15 years of estimating and related work experience in restoration, insurance, and remediation; the Senior Building Consultant level requires 10 to 15 years.
Demonstrated experience estimating commercial and residential losses of various sizes.
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 involving 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 support and resolve client questions and requests.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to meet respirator fit-testing, training, and medical-evaluation requirements when applicable.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to travel for work, including possible use of a personal vehicle for work-related travel when an H2M vehicle is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree is highly desirable.
PMP or RRO certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Schedule and perform field inspections and site visits to evaluate scope of work and damage, including building systems, construction materials, water intrusion, and severe-weather damage.
Produce clear, defensible, well-documented findings for stakeholders in the restoration, insurance, and remediation industries.
Support large-scale commercial loss projects by developing repair scopes and cost estimates for claims and recovery efforts.
Estimate medium- to large-sized 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.
Reduce the risk of under- or over-estimation, which can affect 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 work locations as required.
Participate in respirator fit testing, training, and medical evaluations when necessary and comply with applicable safety and health regulations.