Remote Building Consultant (Contract) | Forensic

Keystoneforensics; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Keystone Experts & Engineers is seeking Building Consultants for a flexible, remote, part-time 1099 contract role. Ideal candidates have a background in construction, general contracting, estimating, or insurance claims.

You will evaluate property damage, prepare professional estimates and reports, and provide expert insights for insurance carriers, attorneys, and stakeholders. This position offers remote work and occasional travel, with opportunities to serve as an expert witness when required.

Qualifications

• Experience in general contracting, construction, home remodeling, mitigation, or related fields.
• Contractor’s license (if required in your state).
• Hands-on experience with insurance-related repairs or claims estimating.
• Proficiency in construction estimating methods (time & materials) and software-based systems.
• Familiar with industry software such as Symbility, Matterport, DocuSketch, and Hover.
• Prior experience preparing estimates and proposals, including large-loss projects.
• IICRC certification and/or mitigation contracting experience is a plus.
• Strong written communication to produce detailed, professional reports.
• Ability and willingness to travel for field inspections and CAT events.
• Physically capable of accessing roofs and crawl spaces.
• Any experience with expert testimony, depositions, or published industry articles is a plus.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Receive and respond to assignments promptly, typically scheduling inspections within 24 hours.
• Conduct onsite property inspections (often with engineers) within 7 days of assignment.
• Access rooftops, crawlspaces, and other challenging environments to conduct full evaluations.
• Prepare detailed photo reports, cost estimates (using Xactimate or similar), and written reports within 7 days post-inspection.
• Collaborate with Keystone’s Managing Building Consultant during the review and approval process, responding within 24 hours of report feedback.
• Occasionally travel to perform CAT (Catastrophe) event evaluations.
• Participate in joint inspections and communicate effectively with policyholders, engineers, and claim adjusters.
• Act as an expert witness, when required, and provide credible testimony based on your construction experience.

Skills

General contracting

Construction

Home remodeling

Mitigation

Insurance claims estimating

Symbility

Matterport

DocuSketch

Hover

Expert testimony

Travel willingness

Tools

Symbility

Matterport

DocuSketch

Hover

Job description

Keystone Experts & Engineers is seeking Building Consultants for a flexible, remote, part-time 1099 contract role. Ideal candidates have a background in construction, general contracting, estimating, or insurance claims.

You will evaluate property damage, prepare professional estimates and reports, and provide expert insights for insurance carriers, attorneys, and stakeholders. This position offers remote work and occasional travel, with opportunities to serve as an expert witness when required.