Senior Building Consultant

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Colorado is seeking an experienced professional to provide expert analysis and consulting on structural and building-related issues. The role involves insurance claims analysis, rough order of magnitude estimating, and cost evaluation for repair projects.

You will conduct site evaluations, analyze repair scopes, prepare comprehensive reports, and may provide testimony. Travel to site locations and collaboration with engineers, clients, and legal teams are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in building consulting, forensic engineering, or construction inspection.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, codes, and industry standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce detailed technical reports.
• Experience with construction estimating software such as Xactimate is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to site locations.
• Strong background in building envelope systems including foundations, cladding, and roofing; knowledge of building codes and ADA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert analysis and consulting on structural and building-related issues.
• Perform insurance claims analysis, rough order of magnitude estimating, comparative estimates, cost analysis, contractor bid evaluation, and cost estimating.
• Conduct site evaluations to determine damage extent, repair scopes, and repair costs.
• Analyze repair scopes and contractor bid documents.
• Prepare oral and written reports documenting recommended repair scopes and remediation services.
• Provide opinions and expert testimony when necessary.
• Gather photographic evidence and investigate onsite conditions.
• Attend and oversee field testing and site evaluations with engineering staff.
• Establish repair scopes and engage professional engineers as needed to develop repair protocols and designs.
• Perform forensic assignments within civil/structural engineering and building sciences expertise.
• Inspect and assess building structures to identify defects, damages, or areas of concern.
• Analyze structural, roofing, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems as necessary.
• Collaborate with clients, project managers, engineers, and legal professionals.
• Assist with litigation support, including site visits, evidence collection, depositions, and trial testimony.
• Estimate repair and restoration costs based on evaluation and market analysis.

Skills

Forensic Engineering

Construction Estimating

Building Codes Knowledge

Technical Report Writing

Site Evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field

Tools

Xactimate

RS Means

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Provide expert analysis and consulting services on structural and building-related issues
• Perform insurance claims analysis, rough order of magnitude estimating, comparative estimates, cost analysis, contractor bid evaluation, construction and repair cost estimating, repair scope review, cost monitoring, change order and repair invoice review, appraisal services, and construction scheduling
• Conduct site evaluations to determine damage extent, repair scopes, and repair costs
• Analyze repair scopes and contractor bid documents
• Prepare oral and written reports documenting recommended repair scopes and remediation services
• Provide opinions and expert testimony when necessary
• Gather photographic evidence and investigate onsite conditions
• Attend and oversee field testing and site evaluations with engineering staff
• Establish repair scopes and engage professional engineers as needed to develop repair protocols and designs
• Perform forensic assignments within civil/structural engineering and building sciences expertise
• Inspect and assess building structures to identify defects, damages, or areas of concern
• Analyze structural, roofing, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems as necessary
• Collaborate with clients, project managers, engineers, and legal professionals
• Assist with litigation support, including site visits, evidence collection, depositions, and trial testimony
• Estimate repair and restoration costs based on evaluation and market analysis

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in building consulting, forensic engineering, or construction inspection
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, codes, and industry standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to produce detailed technical reports and documentation
• Experience with construction estimating software (e.g., Xactimate) is a plus
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to site locations
• Strong background and understanding of technical aspects of commercial and residential building envelope systems, including foundation systems, cladding systems, and roofing systems
• Knowledge of building codes and ADA guidelines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and estimating software such as RS Means and Xactimate

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in structural analysis, building consulting, and forensic engineering, with a strong ability to produce detailed technical reports and conduct thorough site evaluations. Proficient in construction estimating and knowledgeable about building codes and industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Forensic Engineering
• Construction Estimating
• Building Codes Knowledge
• Technical Report Writing
• Site Evaluation

Hard Skills

• Structural Analysis
• Cost Analysis
• Construction Inspection
• Repair Scope Review
• Change Order Review
• Damage Assessment
• Estimating Software Proficiency
• Building Envelope Systems Knowledge
• Construction Methods Knowledge
• Technical Documentation

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Collaboration
• Attention to Detail

Industry Keywords

• Building Consulting
• Forensic Assignments
• Insurance Claims Analysis
• ADA Guidelines
• Construction Scheduling

Tools & Technologies

• Xactimate
• RS Means
• Microsoft Office Suite