Remote Building Consultant — Forensic & Insurance Claims Expert

Keystone Experts and Engineers; United States; A distancia; USD 55.000 - 83.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Keystone Experts & Engineers seeks experienced Building Consultants for a fully remote, part‑time 1099 role evaluating property damage, preparing detailed estimates, and delivering expert insights for insurers, attorneys, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include scheduling inspections, onsite evaluations, report writing, and collaboration with Keystone’s Managing Building Consultant. Occasional CAT travel and remote collaboration are expected for this flexible role.

Formación

• Experience in general contracting, construction, home remodeling, mitigation, or related fields.
• Previous or current contractor’s license (if required in your state).
• 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: Xactimate, Symbility, Matterport, DocuSketch, Hover.
• Prior experience preparing estimates and proposals, including large‑loss projects.
• IICRC certification and/or mitigation contracting experience is a plus.
• Strong written communication skills to produce detailed, professional reports.
• Ability and willingness to travel for field inspections and CAT events.
• Physically capable of conducting inspections, including 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

General contracting

Construction

Home remodeling

Mitigation

Insurance claims

Estimating methods

Herramientas

Xactimate

Symbility

Matterport

DocuSketch

Hover

Descripción del empleo

Keystone Experts & Engineers seeks experienced Building Consultants for a fully remote, part‑time 1099 role evaluating property damage, preparing detailed estimates, and delivering expert insights for insurers, attorneys, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include scheduling inspections, onsite evaluations, report writing, and collaboration with Keystone’s Managing Building Consultant. Occasional CAT travel and remote collaboration are expected for this flexible role.