Senior Construction Consultant

Role and Responsibilities

· Repair scope and cost estimating using Excel, Xactimate, Planswift, and Bluebeam

· Perform field inspections (commercial & residential)

· Evaluate restoration and develop scope of repair

· Prepare findings reports, inspection summaries, and destructive testing reports

· Communicate and coordinate with staff and management to ensure deadlines and costs are met

· Interface with clients and project representatives

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

· Licensed General Contractor or Engineer preferred.

· Minimum of 7 years of hands-on residential or multi-dwelling construction experience, repair or remediation work at foreman level or above

· Ability to travel as required

· Cost estimating skills must include sophisticated capability to manipulate various cost estimating forms to adapt and respond with comparative bids.

· Previous experience using estimating software.

· Proven personal computer experience with sophisticated knowledge of Microsoft Excel

· Previous experience with project management software and methodology

· Prior field inspection, customer service and/or quality control experience is preferred

· Broad understanding of various trade disciplines within construction industry.

· Excellent oral and written communications skills.

· Proven project organizational skills.

· Strong presentation and negotiation skills.

· Candidate should be detail-oriented with an ability to work independently.

· Ability to work under project deadlines and adapt to changing project tasks as dictated by case deadlines and attorney client priorities

· Minimum of high school education or GED.

· Excellent writing and communication skills.

· Must have a valid California (Class C) Driver’s License.

Preferred Skills

The ideal candidate should have/be:

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, MS Outlook, Work, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.

· Highly organized individual with attention to detail who can efficiently identify errors, discrepancies and variances, while maintaining client trust and integrity.

· Effective communicator with ability to communicate professionally in email, in meetings and on the phone.

· Highly organized and able to prioritize tasks while working effectively with limited supervision.

· Ability to work well both individually and as a part of a team