Building Consultant - Principal

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to lead and manage high-st

Work with a team of global consultants

Engage with executive-level clients

Potential for travel

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Building Consultant - Principal to oversee high-stakes damage assessment, repair planning, and cost estimating for insurance-related property losses. The role leads engagements from site visit through reporting and billing, coordinating with executive-level clients.

Remote US-based, travel may be required, offering an opportunity to guide project execution and mentor teams while delivering best-in-class service and rigorous documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; IICRC Master, WRT, ASD, and Smoke & Soot certifications required
• 10 years of relevant experience, including 8 years in the insurance restoration industry
• Strong oral and written communication, including presentation abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other PC applications
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee large, complex assignments while ensuring best-in-class service and reporting
• Conduct site visits and develop detailed damage scopes and cost estimates
• Lead the team in managing job costs, timelines, and repair scopes
• Maintain records in accordance with company standards using designated technology
• Handle assignment billings and accurately document billable hours
• Direct a team overseeing complex mitigation processes and site clerking
• Consult with executive-level clients to provide comprehensive solutions

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Building Consultant - Principal to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This role oversees complex consulting engagements tied to damage assessment, repair planning, and cost estimating for insurance-related property losses. The consultant will lead high-stakes assignments, coordinate with executive-level clients, and guide project execution from site visit through billing and reporting. Strong leadership, technical documentation, and cross-functional coordination are essential to ensuring timely, accurate, and best-in-class service delivery.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Oversee large, complex assignments while ensuring best-in-class service and reporting
• Conduct site visits and develop detailed damage scopes and cost estimates
• Lead the team in managing job costs, timelines, and repair scopes
• Maintain records in accordance with company standards using designated technology
• Handle assignment billings and accurately document billable hours
• Direct a team overseeing complex mitigation processes and site clerking
• Consult with executive-level clients to provide comprehensive solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant certifications including IICRC Master, WRT, ASD, and Smoke & Soot required
• 10 years of relevant experience, including 8 years in the insurance restoration industry
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other PC applications
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead and manage high-stakes projects
• Work with a team of global consultants on complex assignments
• Engage with executive-level clients and expand your professional network
• Potential for travel and diverse work experiences

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.