Remote Building Consultant (Contract) – Insurance Claims Expert

Keystoneforensics; Birmingham (AL); Remote; USD 34,440 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Keystone Experts & Engineers is seeking experienced Building Consultants for a fully remote, part-time, 1099 contracted role. You will evaluate property damage, prepare professional estimates and reports, and provide expert insights for insurance carriers, attorneys, and other stakeholders.

This position is ideal for individuals with hands-on construction experience and a keen eye for detail, who can deliver objective evaluations and credible testimony when required.

Qualifications

• Experience in general contracting, construction, home remodeling, mitigation, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience with insurance-related repairs or claims estimating.
• Proficiency in construction estimating methods, including time & materials and software-based systems.
• Proficient or familiar with industry software such as Symbility, Matterport, DocuSketch, Hover.
• Strong written communication skills to produce detailed, professional reports.
• Willingness to travel for field inspections and CAT events.

Responsibilities

• Receive and respond to assignments promptly, typically scheduling inspections within 24 hours.
• Conduct thorough on-site 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

Insurance claims

Estimating methods

Technical writing

Travel willingness

Tools

Symbility

Matterport

DocuSketch

Hover

Job description

Keystone Experts & Engineers is seeking experienced Building Consultants for a fully remote, part-time, 1099 contracted role. You will evaluate property damage, prepare professional estimates and reports, and provide expert insights for insurance carriers, attorneys, and other stakeholders.

This position is ideal for individuals with hands-on construction experience and a keen eye for detail, who can deliver objective evaluations and credible testimony when required.