Executive Building Consultant

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EFI Global is a full-service firm delivering engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services to diverse industries. The role handles up to $10M assignments unassisted and leads a team of national consultants on larger CAT projects, ensuring best-in-class service, reporting, and client satisfaction.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor's degree, extensive insurance restoration experience, and strong communication, analytical, and negotiation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Current IICRC work toward Master certifications (WRT, ASD, Smoke & Soot) or equivalent.
• 10 years of relevant experience, including 7 in Insurance Restoration.
• Excellent oral and written communication; PC literate with Microsoft Office.
• Analytical and interpretive skills; strong organizational abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills; team-oriented.
• Ability to create comprehensive, accurate written reports.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving history.
• Ability to work in a team environment and meet performance competencies.

Responsibilities

• Manages large, complex assignments with best-in-class service and reporting.
• Oversees site visits, scope of damages/repairs, high-value cost estimating, and negotiations.
• Provides independent control of reconstruction costs and timelines to insurers and property managers.
• Maintains accurate records per company standards; handles billings and time/expense reporting.
• Produces narratives and executive summaries; develops and maintains a high-level client base.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Team player

Report writing

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

IICRC certifications in progress

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®

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Handles assignments up to $10M unassisted from adjusting business for commercial and personal property lines including liability and builders risk assignments. Leads a team of national consultants on larger complex assignments or CAT situations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages large complex assignments and deliverables with best-in-class service and expertise, delivering consistent value and trustworthy reporting to our clients. Oversees site visits, 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. Works closely 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 for large complex assignments. Develops and maintains a high-level 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) working towards Master certifications, WRT (Water Restoration), ASD (Applied Structural Drying), Smoke & Soot or equivalent certifications required. Experience Ten (10) years of relevant experience to include seven (7) 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. 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 and a Drug-Free Workplace Our business is founded on people with the best technical skills and outstanding industry knowledge and we strive to employ and retain exceptional talent. EFI Global is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all qualified persons.