Senior Building Consultant

EFI Global; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EFI Global is seeking an experienced professional to manage complex insurance restoration investigations and property claims in Calgary. You will conduct site visits, develop damage scopes, produce cost estimates, and oversee project costs and reporting with insurers and clients.

Required are a Bachelor's degree, 8 years' experience including 5 in insurance restoration, and IICRC Master certifications (WRT/ASD/Smoke & Soot). Strong written skills and driving capability are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Eight years of relevant experience, including five years in Insurance Restoration.
• Current IICRC Master certifications (WRT, ASD, Smoke & Soot) or equivalent.
• Excellent written and oral communication; strong reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex assignments up to $1M, with independent reporting to insurers and clients.
• Perform site visits, develop scopes of damages, and high-value cost estimates.
• Manage job costs and timelines; maintain project documentation and reports.
• Monitor billings, time tracking, and client reporting for accuracy.
• Collaborate with adjusters and clients to deliver best-in-class service.

Skills

Report writing

Client communication

Project management

Site assessments

Negotiation skills

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

IICRC Master certifications

WRT (Water Restoration)

ASD (Applied Structural Drying)

Smoke & Soot certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EFI Global is a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services firm serving a variety of industries in both the public and private sectors. Over the last four decades, we have grown from a boutique firm specializing in handling insurance fraud and arson cases and providing expert witness testimony, into a recognized global leader in engineering failure analysis, origin-and-cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting. Our forensic investigation, engineering and environmental services teams around the world share a dedication to expertise, quality and demonstrating to customers that caring counts®. Each of our more than 700 professional engineers, fire investigators, architects and scientists was selected for their technical proficiency, in-depth industry knowledge and commitment to professional integrity. Together, our diverse backgrounds and collective insights empower clients to make better-informed business decisions. EFI’s combination of global solutions and local expertise has earned the firm a reputation for delivering timely responses that consistently meet our clients’ expectations—anytime, anywhere.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Handles assignments up to $1M unassisted from adjusting business for commercial and personal property lines including liability and builders risk assignments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS And RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the daily and complex assignments with best-in-class service and expertise, delivering consistent value and trustworthy reporting to our clients.
• Completes site visits, generation of a complex scope of damages/repairs, high value cost estimating, site documentation, project management and high stakes negotiations.
• Provides independent control of reconstruction job costs and time frames to insurers and property managers.
• Maintains accurate records based on company standards and procedures, using designated technology.
• Accurately and efficiently manages billings including documenting and maintaining billable hours on a time and expense basis, work in progress, and timely delivery of reporting to clients including contractors working on complex projects.
• Provides independent oversite of complex mitigation processes including but not limited to industry standard drying practices, billing procedures, and daily site clerking.
• Partners with high level property claims adjusters and clients to produce best-in-class one-stop-shopping for clients.
• Completes and publishes narrative and executive summary reports.
• Develops and maintains a client base.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS And RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Travels as required.

Qualifications

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Current IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification) Master certifications, WRT (Water Restoration), ASD (Applied Structural Drying), Smoke & Soot or equivalent certifications required.

Experience

Eight (8) years of relevant experience to include five (5) years of experience in the Insurance Restoration Industry or the equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports
• Must maintain valid driver's license with clean driving history
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental

Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to kneel, squat or bend.
• Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions.
• Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead.
• Be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.
• Must have continual use of manual dexterity.

Auditory/Visual

Hearing, vision and talking

NOTE: Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.