Director, Restoration Consultant
J.S. Held

Job Info

---

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a specialized global consulting firm whose professionals serve as trusted, expert advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events that demand urgent attention, exceptional knowledge, staunch integrity, and clear-cut analysis and advice. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of technical, scientific, financial, and technology advisory services that enable clients across the spectrum of industries to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations with precise analysis, reliable insights, and confidence. With over 100 locations worldwide we are highly committed to all members of our community, both employees and clients. Our organization focuses on promoting a sense of community and inspiring our people to achieve results that exceed goals.

We are seeking a Director, Restoration Consultant to join our Building Consulting team. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set, whose responsibilities extend beyond those of traditional project managers and estimators. The ideal person for this role will need to not only have a strong grasp of property damage evaluation and loss estimation but also be flexible and a strategic thinker, able to take on a variety of tasks including building and fostering relationships with new and existing clients.

Our building consulting team participates in projects of all sizes and scopes spanning from residential and middle-market commercial to the most complex economic, industrial, and infrastructure matters. Our experts are dedicated to providing "concierge" level services on high-net-worth personal lines claims.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Building Consultant who will be responsible for communicating with clients and insured's contacts, scheduling site inspections, performing detailed take-off of property condition, estimating, analyzing, and reporting for complex commercial and residential projects.

The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 15 years of experience working in the mitigation and restoration field or as a Project Manager/Estimator in the construction, roofing, or equivalent fields. The candidate would have a strong desire to understand and learn the methodology for negotiating and settling files in a timely manner and to apply strong analytical and writing skills to expert reports.

• Industry contacts are a major plus!

Job Responsibilities

• Interface with clients and project representatives (adjusters, brokers, insureds, TPAs, etc.).
• Perform field inspections and necessary site visits to evaluate scope of work/damage.
• Estimate medium to large commercial and residential projects using Xactimate.
• Document review and analyze schedules, contracts, change orders, correspondence, daily reports, meeting minutes, monthly reports, and any additional documents relating to a project.
• Provide technical direction to consultants.
• Collaborate with Business Development Managers to help develop new business opportunities and continue to nurture and strengthen existing client relationships.

Attributes & Background

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or industry level experience.
• 15 or more years of experience working in the restoration or construction field, with responsibilities related to scheduling, project management and estimating.
• Proficiency working with Xactimate or RS Means estimating is highly desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Industry-related degrees, credentials, or certifications (IICRC, HAAG, RRO, PMP etc.)
• Willingness to travel overnight, out-of-state, or abroad.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Able to meet deadlines while being detail-oriented.
• Strong independent work ethic and leadership qualities.
• Travel is required as necessary.

J.S. Held is dedicated to becoming the global leader in providing multi-disciplinary consulting services to the construction, government, healthcare, industrial, insurance, energy, legal, and technology, communities. We have diverse practice areas including Construction Advisory, Financial Investigations, Forensic Accounting & Economics, Forensic Architecture & Engineering, Surety, Environmental Health & Safety, Equipment, Toxicology, and Building & Property Consulting, among other disciplines. J.S. Held is devoted to recruiting and cultivating top industry talent to build a collaborative and diverse team of experts. We leverage our experience to provide local, cost-efficient solutions and an unrivaled client experience. We embrace diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all of our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team's needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely when needed
• Generous PTO Policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefits

EEO Statement

J.S. Held LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, J.S. Held LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscriminatory employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

J.S. Held LLC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with J.S. Held LLC employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the J.S. Held Online Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as required and described therein.

Please explore what we're all about at www.jsheld.com . We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer.

This job has expired.