Remote Building Consultant & Forensic Estimator

Keystone Experts Engineers; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Building Consultants is seeking experienced professionals in construction, insurance appraisal, or mitigation services to join our team as Building Consultants. This is a flexible, contract-based opportunity for individuals with a background in general contracting, estimating, or insurance claims, who are ready to act as third-party experts within the insurance industry.

As a Building Consultant, you will evaluate property damage, prepare professional estimates and reports, and deliver

Qualifications

• Experience in general contracting, construction, or mitigation.
• Active contractor’s license (if required in your state).
• Experience with insurance repairs or claims estimating.
• Proficiency with estimating methods (time & materials).
• Familiarity with industry software such as Symbility, Matterport, DocuSketch, Hover.
• Strong written communication and report-writing skills.
• Willingness to travel for field inspections and CAT events.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform onsite property inspections within specified timelines.
• Prepare professional estimates and written reports.
• Provide expert insights for insurance carriers and attorneys.
• Collaborate with the Managing Building Consultant during review and approval processes.
• Travel for CAT events when required.
• Occasionally serve as expert witness when needed.
• Communicate with policyholders, engineers, and adjusters.
• Access rooftops and crawlspaces to conduct inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Time management

Travel readiness

Physical stamina

Education

Contractor’s license (if required in your state)

Tools

Symbility

Matterport

DocuSketch

Hover

Xactimate

Job description

Keystone Building Consultants is seeking experienced professionals in construction, insurance appraisal, or mitigation services to join our team as Building Consultants. This is a flexible, contract-based opportunity for individuals with a background in general contracting, estimating, or insurance claims, who are ready to act as third-party experts within the insurance industry.

As a Building Consultant, you will evaluate property damage, prepare professional estimates and reports, and deliver