Project Building Consultant

H2Ms Industrial Hygiene and Forensics team supports clients insurers and project partners by investigating failures exposures and complex loss events to determine their cause and impact. From evaluating building materials fires and structural damage to assessing hazardous substances such as asbestos chemicals and contaminants our engineers and scientists deliver clear defensible a Project Building Consultant specializing in large complex property losses (fire water and storm-related) you will lead building-focused investigations while coordinating with the forensics team to assess damage identify contributing factors and define the extent of ResponsibilitiesScheduling and performing field inspections and necessary site visits to evaluate the scope of work/damage. This includes building systems construction materials and damage from water intrusion or severe clear defensible and well-documented findings to support stakeholders across the restoration insurance and remediation industries. As well as supporting large-scale commercial loss projects including developing scopes of repair and cost estimates to aid in claims and recovery with cost estimating medium to large commercial and residential projects using industry standard estimating software in the restoration insurance and remediation fields. Accurately scope and price substantial losses involving multiple building systems and provide practical recommendations for repair and risk of under- or over-estimation which can directly impact project profitability and client trust. Interface with clients and project representatives - adjusters agents insureds etc. Navigate insurance carrier expectations and documentation review analyze and schedule contracts change orders correspondence daily reports meeting minutes monthly reports and any additional documents related to the project & Qualifications5 to 10 years of estimating and related work experience in the restoration insurance and remediation fields.A bachelors degree is highly desirable. PMP/RRO certifications are a have demonstrated experience estimating various-sized commercial/residential losses and have an effective understanding of causes of loss expected damage and repair in restoration contracting in the field specializing in working with insurance companies and responsibilities related to scheduling project management and and experience in appraisal mitigation cost analysis construction management and disaster analytical and writing skills to produce expert reports to support our clients in making important high-value in working with Xactimate Symbility RS Means or other estimating in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated negotiation skills customer service skills to support and solve client questions and position requires travel as most project assignments and claim-related work will typically be concentrated within the Tri-State area including regions from Philadelphia PA to Newark NJ the New York City boroughs and throughout Connecticut. However work assignments may span across all H2M office locations including but not limited to New York Connecticut Massachusetts Rhode Island New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware and Florida. Valid drivers license RequirementsAs part of your role you may be required to work in environments where the use of a respirator is such cases H2M will provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure compliance with all applicable safety and health regulations. Therefore you will be required to participate in any necessary respirator fit testing training and medical evaluations in accordance with OSHA standards and company is required for this position and you may be required to use your own vehicle for work related travel including travel to and from job sites if an H2M vehicle is not to the nature of the position it is expected that you are able to work a flexible schedule which may include nights weekends and holidays as salary range for this role is $90000 to $110000 annually.