Senior Building Consultant

Socket.dev; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EFI Global in Toronto is seeking an experienced professional to handle complex insurance restoration projects up to $1M, delivering accurate cost estimates and timely reports. The role requires strong negotiation, writing and communication skills, ability to coordinate site work, and travel as needed to support clients with high-stakes property claims.

Bachelor’s degree and IICRC Master certifications are preferred, along with 8 years of relevant experience including five in insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; IICRC Master certifications required.
• Eight years of relevant experience including five in Insurance Restoration.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily and complex assignments for property losses up to $1M.
• Perform site visits, develop damage/repair scopes, and cost estimates.
• Provide independent control of project costs and timelines to insurers/clients.
• Maintain accurate records and timely reporting in line with company standards.
• Oversee billings, time entries, and reporting delivery to clients/contractors.
• Collaborate with adjusters and clients to deliver best-in-class service.
• Publish narrative and executive summary reports.
• Develop and maintain a client base.

Skills

Excellent communication

Report writing

Negotiation skills

Team player

Driving license

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

IICRC Master

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The 'Apply with SEEK option' will be utilized for International applicants, mainly Australia. If this does not apply to you please use the 'Apply' option.

IF YOU CARE, THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU HERE

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. Click here to learn more about EFI Global.

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

Computer keyboarding, travel as required.

• 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.

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.

Sedgwickis an Equal Opportunity Employer.