Homeoffice Senior Building Consultant na None

Haag, a Salas O’Brien Company and a leader in forensic engineering and consulting since 1924, is seeking an experienced Forensic Building Consultant. The ideal candidate would be based in Cincinnati, OH or Columbus, OH. Working remotely from your home office, you will conduct field inspections, determine extent of damages, provide cost estimates, and perform litigation support services. Inspections may include but are not limited to damaged roofs, foundations, and various other elements damaged by severe weather, hail, flooding, earthquakes, fires, explosions, construction defects, and other natural and manmade causes.

• Must have 7 + years of experience performing commercial, industrial, institutional and residential building inspections.
• Must have 7 + years of experience cost estimating repairs for damages caused by environmental conditions, construction defects, material/structural defects, and ground movements.
• The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of expertise in mid-to-large loss commercial, industrial, institutional and residential property restoration (as contractor or consultant).
• Technical proficiency with Xactimate is required. Proficiency with Symbility, RS Means and Blue Beam is preferred. Proficiency with MS Excel is highly desired.

• Must have a strong understanding of the insurance industry, including working with insurance adjusters and preparing repair/restoration estimates and ROMs.

• A background in providing litigation support (deposition, arbitration. and/or trial) is preferred. 

• Travel (primarily local and regional) by vehicle or by plane is required. About 25% of travel is overnight. Occasional extended travel may be necessary for CAT events, etc.

• 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.
• Commercial General Contractor (CGC) License is preferred.
• Insurance related training and certifications such as IICRC, RRO, Adjuster License, Xactimate training, etc. are highly desired.
• Must be able to work independently and with a cross-functional team of experts.
• Must have strong writing skills are required. A redacted work sample will be requested.

• Must have strong verbal communication skills including in group meetings.

• The ability to provide the utmost in customer service to our clients is expected of all Haag professionals.
• 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.
• Industry related training and certifications such as IICRC, RRO, General Contractor License, Adjuster License, Xactimate training, etc., are highly desired. Additional training may be provided as needed or desired.

The total compensation range for this position is $85,000 - $1450,000 per year. The base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $125,000. The variable compensation range for this position is $0 to $20,000 per year but is not limited to that.

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.

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Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.