Consultant (Building Consulting)

Company Description

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

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.

Job Description

We are seeking a Consultant to join our Building Consulting team in Winnipeg, Canada. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven professional with a well-rounded skill set to join a team whose responsibilities extend beyond those of a traditional Consultant. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 2+ 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 can also be a great fit. Estimators with experience in reconstruction projects, roofing, or equivalent fields are encouraged to apply. Candidates with backgrounds in appraisal, mitigation, cost analysis, and disaster recovery are also welcome.

This role provides the opportunity to apply expertise in assessing and minimizing damage during emergencies and disasters. Candidates with hands-on experience in emergency response, disaster recovery, risk assessment, and preventive measures will be highly valued. Individuals with a background in restoring damaged properties due to fire, water, or other incidents will find their skills particularly relevant. In addition, experience overseeing and managing on-site operations is highly desirable, as field supervision plays an important role in ensuring restoration and mitigation efforts are executed efficiently while adhering to safety guidelines and quality standards.

The most successful Consultants in our organization have a strong desire to understand and learn the methodology for negotiating and settling files in a timely manner. They consistently apply strong analytical and writing skills to produce expert reports that support clients in making important, high-value decisions.

Job 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 industry standard estimating software.
• 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.
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or associate degree from an accredited college or university; or 5 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.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• IICRC certifications, credentials, or related training.
• RRC, PMP, or other relevant industry certifications.

Physical & Mental Qualifications:

• 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.

Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all of our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely when needed
• Generous Annual Leave Policy
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance
  

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $80,000 - $110,000 CAD. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.

EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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