Building Consultant

Rimkus Consulting Group; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare Plan

Pension Plans

Life Assurance

Leave Package

Work From Home

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Programme - Counse

Job summary

Rimkus Consulting Group is seeking a Building Consultant to provide expert analysis and consulting on structural and building-related issues. The role involves inspections, system analyses, and producing detailed reports for clients, managers, engineers, and legal professionals.

The position offers a blend of remote work and on-site inspections within a collaborative team of multidisciplinary professionals, with opportunities for career advancement and competitive benefits including medical,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in building consulting, forensic engineering, or construction inspection.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, codes, and industry standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to produce detailed technical reports and documentation.
• Experience with construction estimating software (e.g., Xactimate) is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to site locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections and assessments of building structures to identify defects, damages, or areas of concern.
• Analyze building systems including structural components, roofing, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing as necessary.
• Prepare clear, concise, and technically accurate reports documenting findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with clients, project managers, engineers, and legal professionals to provide expert support and consultation.
• Assist in litigation support including site visits, evidence collection, depositions, and trial testimony as needed.
• Estimate repair and restoration costs based on thorough evaluation and market analysis.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Report writing

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

Xactimate

Job description

Become a vital part of Rimkus, a global leader in engineering and technical consulting. As a Building Consultant, you will provide expert analysis and consulting services to support our clients in understanding structural and building-related issues.

Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) specializes in forensic consulting, building envelope assessments, dispute resolution, construction management, and environment-focused solutions.

Join us and enjoy competitive compensation, bonus potential, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, employer-matching 401(k), and great opportunities for career advancement!

Key responsibilities:

• Perform detailed inspections and assessments of building structures to identify defects, damages, or areas of concern.
• Analyze building systems including structural components, roofing, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing as necessary.
• Prepare clear, concise, and technically accurate reports documenting findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with clients, project managers, engineers, and legal professionals to provide expert support and consultation.
• Assist in litigation support including site visits, evidence collection, depositions, and trial testimony as needed.
• Estimate repair and restoration costs based on thorough evaluation and market analysis.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in building consulting, forensic engineering, or construction inspection.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, codes, and industry standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to produce detailed technical reports and documentation.
• Experience with construction estimating software (e.g., Xactimate) is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to site locations.

Work Environment:

• Combination of remote work and on-site inspections.
• Collaborative team environment with multidisciplinary professionals.

Rimkus is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

• Private Healthcare Plan
• Pension Plans
• Life Assurance
• Leave Package
• Work From Home
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Programme - Counseling