Senior Building Consultant

Salas O'Brien; Cincinnati (OH); Remote; USD 85,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forensic engineering company is seeking an experienced Forensic Building Consultant based in Cincinnati or Columbus, OH. This role involves conducting field inspections, providing cost estimates for damages, and offering litigation support services. Candidates should have 7+ years of relevant experience and technical proficiency with industry-standard tools. The position offers a salary range of $85,000 to $145,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in mid-to-large loss property restoration.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally, including overnight.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections and provide cost estimates.
• Perform litigation support services.
• Work in extreme conditions as required.

Skills

7+ years of experience performing building inspections

7+ years of experience in cost estimating repairs

Technical proficiency with Xactimate

Strong understanding of the insurance industry

Strong writing and verbal communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

A.S. or B.S. degree in a related field

Tools

Xactimate

Symbility

RS Means

Blue Beam

MS Excel

Job description

Haag, a Salas O’Brien Company and a leader in forensic engineering and consulting since 1924, is seeking an experienced Forensic Building Consultant. The ideal candidate would be based in Cincinnati, OH or Columbus, OH. Working remotely from your home office, you will conduct field inspections, determine extent of damages, provide cost estimates, and perform litigation support services. Inspections may include but are not limited to damaged roofs, foundations, and various other elements damaged by severe weather, hail, flooding, earthquakes, fires, explosions, construction defects, and other natural and manmade causes.

The ideal candidate should have:

• 7 + years of experience performing commercial, industrial, institutional and residential building inspections.
• 7 + years of experience cost estimating repairs for damages caused by environmental conditions, construction defects, material/structural defects, and ground movements.
• 7+ years of expertise in mid-to-large loss commercial, industrial, institutional and residential property restoration (as contractor or consultant).
• Technical proficiency with Xactimate is required. Proficiency with Symbility, RS Means and Blue Beam is preferred. Proficiency with MS Excel is highly desired.
• A strong understanding of the insurance industry, including working with insurance adjusters and preparing repair/restoration estimates and ROMs.
• A background in providing litigation support (deposition, arbitration. and/or trial) is preferred.
• Ability to travel (primarily local and regional) by vehicle or by plane, with about 25% of travel being overnight.
• Ability to work in the field, often under extreme conditions, and perform physical requirements of the job, including working in confined spaces and on roofs.
• Experience with setting up, calibrating, and operating various technological equipment is necessary.
• Commercial General Contractor (CGC) License is preferred.
• Insurance related training and certifications, such as IICRC, RRO, Adjuster License, Xactimate training, etc., are highly desired.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work independently and with a cross-functional team of experts.
• Ability to provide the utmost in customer service to our clients.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or any legal restrictions.

Education and Qualifications:

• A HS Diploma or GED is required. An A.S. or B.S. degree in a related field is preferred, but a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Industry-related training and certifications, such as IICRC, RRO, General Contractor License, Adjuster License, Xactimate training, etc., are highly desired.

Compensation and Benefits:

The total compensation range for this position is $85,000 - $145,000 per year, with a base salary range of $85,000 to $125,000 and a variable compensation range of $0 to $20,000 per year.

Haag is committed to diversity and inclusion and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type. Reasonable accommodations can be made at any stage of the interview process upon request.