Technical Consultant

Pop-Up Talent; Florida; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pop-Up Talent is seeking a Technical Consultant to assist Technical Experts in delivering rapid, cost-effective building solutions. The role emphasizes integrity, professionalism, and clear communication, with responsibility for site investigations, document analysis, and technical reporting across PFCS standards.

The candidate should have extensive construction experience, strong leadership, and the ability to speak and write effectively about complex construction issues.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of construction experience, or a combination of education and field experience.
• Self-directed, independent leader with strong initiative.
• 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.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements needed to conduct onsite inspections.
• Intermediate-advanced computer skills including 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.

Responsibilities

• Attend site investigations to inspect structures.
• Rigorously document with photographs, notes, diagrams and checklists.
• Prepare inspection summary narratives.
• Review, analyze, summarize, and demonstrate understanding of construction/ legal documents.
• Conduct research and gather data on building codes and standards.
• Prepare deliverables and scopes of work for clients.
• Prepare cost analyses and / or cost comparisons.
• Present site observations, document analysis, and cost estimates to Technical Experts.
• Attend meetings and mediations with clients and others to gather project information.
• Collaborate with Project Coordinators to deliver PFCS-compliant reports.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Project management

Critical thinking

Tools

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Email

Internet Research Tools

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
• Prepare requests for proposal as required

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.