Building Consultant

18 EllisDon Construction Services Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon Construction Services Inc. is seeking an experienced Building Consultant in Canada to independently inspect properties after losses, assess conditions, and provide cost-focused recommendations to insurers, owners and contractors.

You will prepare estimates, validate scopes, and communicate progress and findings to stakeholders. Applicants should have 5–10 years in construction or related fields, with strong skills in Excel, cost analysis, and reporting.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in construction, restoration, estimating or property loss consulting.
• Strong knowledge of building assemblies, construction methods and costs.
• Ability to read drawings and interpret specifications and scopes.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct site inspections following losses.
• Prepare and review construction estimates and cost analyses.
• Develop, review and validate remediation, repair and reconstruction scopes.
• Prepare clear, concise reports and recommendations for insurers and owners.
• Communicate directly with insurers, adjusters, owners, contractors and consultants.
• Delegate tasks and mentor junior team members and administration.

Skills

Site inspection

Cost analysis

Report writing

Excel/Word

Client communication

Tools

Xactimate

DocuSketch

Matterport

Job description

Connect with us LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Thinking about a change? We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre‑construction, construction, and post‑construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch. Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others. In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we’ve made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we’re putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.

As a Building Consultant, you will:

• Independently conduct site inspections following fire, water, flood, storm, hail and other property losses.
• Assess and document building conditions using photographs, measurements, drawings, notes and digital tools.
• Provide independent technical and cost advice to insurers, adjusters and property owners.
• Develop, review and validate scopes for remediation, repair, restoration and reconstruction.
• Prepare and review construction estimates using Xactimate and other recognized estimating methodologies.
• Perform quantity take‑offs, cost planning, estimating and cost analysis.
• Review contractor estimates, quotations, change orders, invoices and supporting documentation.
• Identify scope, quantity and pricing discrepancies and recommend solutions.
• Advise clients on cost, constructability, sequencing and other building‑related challenges.
• Independently manage consulting assignments, typically involving property losses up to approximately $1 million in construction value.
• Monitor repair or reconstruction activities when required and provide independent advice on progress, scope and cost.
• Prepare clear, concise and defensible reports, estimates and recommendations.
• Communicate directly with insurers, adjusters, property owners, contractors and consultants.
• Support tendering, bid evaluation and contractor pricing reviews.
• Use DocuSketch and other digital documentation and measurement technology.
• Support Senior Building Consultants on major or complex losses and participate in catastrophe‑response assignments when required.
• Delegate tasks and provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members and administration.
• Understand and investigate local market and participate in business development activities and meetings to grow your local area.

Is this role right for you?

The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $100,000.

5–10 years of relevant experience in construction, restoration, estimating, quantity surveying, insurance, property loss consulting or a related discipline.

Experience with residential, multi‑family and small commercial buildings.

Strong knowledge of building assemblies, construction methods, repair techniques and construction costs.

Experience developing or reviewing construction scopes and estimates.

Ability to perform measurements, quantity take‑offs and cost analysis.

Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, scopes and contractor pricing.

Strong analytical, problem‑solving and report‑writing skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.

The judgment and confidence to investigate construction issues and provide independent, supportable advice directly to clients.

Ability to manage multiple consulting assignments.

A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to loss locations when required.

Following are considered assets:

• Property insurance experience working with insurers, independent adjusters, brokers, insureds or property claims.
• Property restoration experience, including fire, water and other insured losses.
• Quantity surveying, cost consulting or construction cost management experience.
• Proficiency with Xactimate.
• Experience with DocuSketch, Matterport or similar technology.
• IICRC certification(s).
• Professional credentials, or progress toward credentials, such as PQS, CIQS, RICS or PMP.
• Catastrophe‑response experience.
• Tendering, procurement or bid evaluation experience.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity. Go ahead and be yourself. We’ll pay you for it!

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working‑style preference, family status, education, and socio‑economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates.

EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. From our employees to clients, subcontractors, partners, and our considerable network of contacts, building strong, resilient relationships is the key to our success. We build on great relationships.

We pride ourselves on being great people to work with. Guided by our shared values of trust, complete openness, and mutual respect and accountability, we’ve built a construction services company known for our people and integrity. We exist to provide great careers to one another.With us you can expect to continually evolve your career, benefitting from mentorship at every level and working collaboratively with other teams to expand your knowledge and experience.

Values‑based leadership. EllisDon’s culture and approach to business is a reflection of our core values and principles: freedom, trust, complete openness, mutual accountability, entrepreneurial enthusiasm, integrity and mutual respect.