Regional Building Consultant

YA Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in New York is seeking a Regional Consultant to provide high-quality consulting services in property restoration. The role requires conducting assessments, preparing estimates, and overseeing project management for diverse clients. Ideal candidates should have 5-10 years of relevant experience, including expertise in Xactimate, and possess a Bachelor’s degree. This full-time position offers a salary range of $65,000 - $120,000 plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of relevant experience in construction, restoration, project management, or insurance.
• WRT, FSRT, HAAG or other appropriate industry certificates or certifications obtained or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and field assessments to evaluate structure and property damage.
• Prepare damage estimates, scopes, and project reports.
• Manage field work on large, multi-consultant projects.
• Monitor and manage timelines and expenses for operational efficiency.

Skills

Xactimate experience

Ability to travel

Construction experience

Project management

Restoration experience

Insurance experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Company Overview

YA is a professional services platform providing consulting, engineering, and related services to clients around the world. Since its inception, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, and now has over 700 professionals dedicated to excellence, teamwork, and driving innovation.

Summary

As a YA Regional Consultant, you will provide high quality consulting services relating to property restoration, property defects, casualty, and losses of significance for YA’s customers, which include insurance companies, third‑party adjusters and independent businesses and insureds. YA Regional Consultants are responsible for managing each of our clients’ businesses and operations in defining and controlling costs associated with damaged structures. Regional Consultants are expected to use independent judgement, weighing alternatives when appropriate, and considering the financial and operational significance of the services being performed.

Role & Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and field assessments to evaluate structure and property damage for clients.
• Review and synthesize relevant information to prepare damage estimates, scopes and project reports.
• Manage field work on large, multi‑consultant projects.
• Perform analysis of invoices, budgets, schedules, and reports on behalf of the clients.
• Operate on behalf of clients to monitor and manage timelines, expenses, and other factors critical to operational efficiency and cost management during all phases of construction.
• Communicate and correspond regularly with clients, insurance companies, adjusters, and insureds.
• Lead regular client meetings and support business development initiatives.
• Provide technical oversight and support and management to more junior consultants.
• Maintain job files, documentation, and other relevant deliverables.
• Manage and oversee clients’ interactions, supporting and mentoring junior consultants.
• Provide quality control reviews of junior consultant work product prior to submission to the client.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5‑10+ years of relevant construction, restoration, project management or insurance experience
• Xactimate experience required
• WRT, FSRT, HAAG or other appropriate industry certificates or certifications obtained or in progress
• Ability to travel required

Salary

Salary range: $65,000 - $120,000 + bonus opportunity

Fraudulent Recruitment Alert

Please be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment attempts. YA will never ask for personal financial information (such as bank account numbers or identification numbers) via social media or chat‑based apps. We also will not request money for the purchase of business equipment or conduct interviews solely via text message. All official email communications regarding your application will come from [e-mail] or directly from a member of our talent team using an @yagroup.com domain name. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us directly at [e-mail].

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing – Business Consulting and Services