Senior Building Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Provide consulting services to clients in the service industry

• Expand the local client portfolio

• Guide new employees in a collaborative team atmosphere

• Conduct site assessments of impacted residential, commercial, and industrial properties

• Collect necessary information for requested services

• Create comprehensive construction specifications, scopes of work, and bidding documents

• Prepare assessments of materials, labor, and equipment for reconstruction initiatives

• Develop unit costs that reflect local labor, materials, equipment, productivity, and site conditions

• Generate appraisals and valuations utilizing Xactimate, Microsoft Excel, CoreLogic (Marshall & Swift/Boeckh), and RS Means

• Establish cost controls and evaluate restoration alternatives along with cost-effective repair solutions

• Review and audit restoration and reconstruction project expenses

• Facilitate communication among various stakeholders

• Ensure reports are accurate and complete prior to distribution

• Timely deliver reports to clients

• Keep precise records using specified technology

• Manage billing and work in progress

• Uphold customer service and client satisfaction

• Promote Sedgwick Building Consulting Services to both existing and prospective clients

• Assist in quality assurance initiatives

• Travel as necessary

• Execute additional responsibilities as assigned

⛳️ Requirements

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

• Preferred: A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Building Consulting

• Required: At least eight (8) years of experience as a Project Manager or Estimator in the Construction or Restoration sectors

• Exceptional oral and written communication abilities, including presentation skills

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel

• Capability to read and interpret Architectural and Engineering drawings and specifications

• Strong analytical and interpretative abilities

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Proficient negotiating skills

• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment

• Must meet or surpass Performance Competencies

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record is mandatory

• Capability to work remotely

• Must use and maintain required PPE, including hard hats, safety boots, and full and half face respirators

• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather and varying temperatures and humidity levels

• Capability to operate in buildings affected by fire, water, or other damages, with exposure to hazardous materials, molds, and fungi

• Ability to climb ladders or scaffolds for roof or exterior inspections

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work from home

• Inclusive recruitment and selection processes without barriers

• Support for accommodation in employment opportunities

• Equal Opportunity Employer