Technical Consultant

Pop-Up Talent; Florida; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pop-Up Talent seeks a Technical Consultant to assist Technical Experts in delivering fast, cost-effective building solutions. The ideal candidate shows integrity, excellent communication, and the ability to analyze complex construction issues.

The role covers building inspections, document analysis, and preparation of technical reports. Responsibilities include client meetings, cost estimates, and meeting billable-hour targets while adhering to PFCS standards.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of construction experience or combination of education and field experience.
• Experience acting as a self-directed, independent leader.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and architectural drawings.
• Excellent organization, planning, and communication (written and verbal) skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend site investigations to inspect structures and conditions.
• Review, analyze, summarize, and demonstrate understanding of construction documents and legal documents.
• Prepare delivery output of analyses and cost estimates.
• Present site observations, document analysis, and cost estimates to Technical Experts.
• Collaborate with Project Coordinators to deliver PFCS-compliant reports.

Skills

Construction experience

Leadership

Blueprints reading

Communication

Project management

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Site inspections

PFCS systems

Research skills

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Internet Research Tools

PFCS systems

Job description

REMOTE: South Florida, Central Texas and Las Vegas, NV

INTRO / JOB BRIEF:

The role of a Technical Consultant is to assist Technical Experts in systematically creating and presenting the fastest and most cost-effective solutions to building problems. The right candidate for this position will demonstrate:

• Integrity, professionalism, and the drive to do quality work
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Aptitude in understanding, summarizing, and explaining complex construction issues
• Desire to learn and grow into the role of Technical Expert

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

Building Inspection and Property Condition Assessment

• Attend site investigations to inspect structures and conditions
• Rigorously document with photographs, notes, diagrams and checklists
• Prepare inspection summary narratives

Document Analysis

• Review, analyze, summarize, and demonstrate understanding of: Construction documents (proposals, architectural drawings, contracts / subcontracts, schedules, change orders, daily logs, etc.); Legal documents (summons, complaints, motions, demands, depositions, expert reports, etc.)
• Conduct research and gather data on building codes, standards of care, construction best practices, etc.
• Utilize PFCS systems to organize analysis in a clear, concise, and verifiable manner
• Prepare deliverable output of analyses for clients, as determined by project objective
• Prepare scopes of work and cost estimates
• Prepare cost analyses and / or cost comparisons

  Preparation of Technical Reports

  • Present site observations, document analysis, and cost estimates to Technical Experts
  • Hypothesize causes and utilize PFCS systems to organize and structure hypotheses in a clear, concise, and verifiable manner
  • Determine content and flow of reports according to project objective
  • Collaborate with Project Coordinators to deliver reports that adhere to PFCS standards

  Client Meetings

  • Attend meetings and mediations with clients and others to gather project information or present PFCS work
  • Document meeting notes and utilize PFCS systems to communicate actions as required
  • Track time billed to clients on each and every project
  • Maintain billable hour targets, monthly goals

  Professional Development

  • Collaborate with management to set quarterly professional development goals aligned with departmental and company objectives
  • Actively pursue these goals within the designated timeframe, ensuring acquired skills contribute to achieving company targets

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  • At least 10 years of construction experience, or a combination of education and field experience
  • Experience acting as a self-directed, independent leader
  • Proficient in reading blueprints and architectural drawings
  • Excellent organization, planning, and communication (written and verbal) skills
  • Ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate solutions by way of actionable information and recommendations
  • Ability to perform the physical requirements needed to conduct onsite inspections
  • Intermediate-advanced computer skills, including proficiency in MS Word/Excel/Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Email, and Internet Research Tools
  • Knowledge of Building Sciences is preferred
  • Architectural or engineering registration, contractor license(s), and/or inspection certification(s) is preferred
  • Strong project management skills and experience is preferred

  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.