Remote Building Consultant – Forensic Inspections Estimates

Keystone Experts Engineers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Keystone Building Consultants is seeking experienced professionals to join our team as Building Consultants. This is a flexible, contract-based position for individuals with background in general contracting, estimating, or insurance claims, who can 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 expert insights for insurance carriers, attorneys, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in general contracting, construction, home remodeling, mitigation, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience with insurance-related repairs or claims estimating.
• Proficiency with time-and-materials estimating and software-based systems.
• IICRC certification and/or mitigation contracting experience is a plus.
• Willingness to travel for field inspections and CAT events.
• Prior experience preparing estimates and proposals, including large-loss projects.

Responsibilities

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

Insurance claims

Estimating

On-site inspections

Report writing

CAT event coordination

Education

Contractor’s license (state)

Tools

Symbility

Matterport

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Job description

Keystone Building Consultants is seeking experienced professionals to join our team as Building Consultants. This is a flexible, contract-based position for individuals with background in general contracting, estimating, or insurance claims, who can 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 expert insights for insurance carriers, attorneys, and other stakeholders.