Building Consultant – General Contractor
Keystone Experts + Engineers
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- 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 or appraisal experience.
Requirements
- Experience in general contracting, insurance appraisal, or mitigation services
- 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 (desktop & mobile), Symbility, Matterport, DocuSketch, Hover
- Prior experience preparing estimates and proposals, including large-loss projects
- IICRC certification and/or mitigation contracting experience is a plus
- Insurance appraisal or umpire services experience preferred
- 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
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines
Benefits
- Flexible, contract-based opportunity
- Work as third-party experts within the insurance industry
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
construction estimating methodscost estimatinginsurance-related repairsclaims estimatingproperty inspectionsexpert witness testimonylarge-loss project estimates
Soft Skills
strong written communicationorganizational skillsdetail-orientedability to meet deadlineseffective communication
Certifications
contractor's licenseIICRC certification