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Senior Construction / Building Consultant
Haag Global, a leader in forensic engineering and consulting since 1924, is seeking an experienced Senior Construction / Building Consultant in California. Our Consultant will conduct field inspections, determine extent of damages, and provide cost estimates for appropriate repairs. Inspections may include but are not limited to damaged roofs, foundations, and various other damaged or collapsed structural elements, and damages to buildings caused by severe weather, hail, flooding, earthquakes, fires, explosions, construction defects and other natural and manmade causes. Haag offers very competitive salaries, bonus incentives, and outstanding benefits. As an employee-owned company, our culture is centered on the growth and development of our people.
Candidates for this position must live in or be relocating to California.
What LinkedIn lists as salary for this position is actually total compensation including base salary and quarterly bonuses. It constitutes the "pay scale" for this position. California law requires that employers post the "pay scale" for a position in all job postings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
7 + years of experience performing commercial, industrial, institutional and residential building inspections is required.
7 + years of experience cost estimating repairs for damages caused by environmental conditions, construction defects, material/structural defects, and ground movements is required.
Technical proficiency with Xactimate is required. Proficiency with Symbility, RS Means and Blue Beam is preferred. Proficiency with MS Excel is highly desired.
The ideal candidate will bring 7 + years of expertise in mid-to-large loss commercial, industrial, institutional and residential property restoration.
You must have a strong understanding of the insurance industry, especially with Claims Adjusting and Construction Estimations.
A background in providing litigation support (deposition or trial) is preferred.
Travel (primarily local and regional) by vehicle or by plane is required. About 25% of travel is away from home overnight. Occasional extended travel may be necessary for CAT events, etc.
You must have the ability to work in the field, often under extreme conditions.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, including working in confined spaces and on roofs. Carrying ladders and operating other pieces of field equipment are essential functions of the job.
Experience with setting up, calibrating, and operating various technological equipment is necessary.
Insurance related training and certifications such as IICRC, RRO, General Contractor License, Adjuster license, Xactimate training, etc. are highly desired.
Must be able to work independently and with a cross-functional team of experts.
Strong writing skills are required. We will ask to see a redacted work sample.
Strong verbal communication skills are necessary; you should be an effective communicator and highly effective in face-to-face interactions.
The ability to provide the utmost in customer service to our clients is expected of all Haag professionals.
You must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or any legal restrictions.
EDUCATION:
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.
Haag is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment which highlights employees unique contributions to our company s success. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve. For those with disabilities, reasonable accommodations can be made at any stage of the interview process upon request. Haag thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
We do not accept candidate referrals from third-party recruiters, employment or staffing agencies, organizations, or any other vendors/individuals who may represent job seekers. Unsolicited resumes submitted to Haag without a written agreement or contract already in place will be considered the property of Haag, and the company will not be responsible for any fees associated with the hiring of that candidate.