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Property Damage Estimator Technical Services : Building Consulting · Kelowna, British Columbia
Department Technical Services : Building Consulting
Employment Type Full Time
Minimum Experience Entry-level
Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?
The Company
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that provides technical, scientific, and financial expertise to organizations facing high-stakes events demanding urgent attention.
Job Description :
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. We are looking for an experienced project manager/estimator with deep knowledge of property damage evaluation. The ideal candidate for this role has a background in the restoration of residential and large commercial losses, with the ability to determine the cause, extent, and duration of damage; repairability; delay, and period of restoration. This person will also analyze damages, schedules, and all associated costs of repairs.
The most successful experts in our organization are those who have a strong desire to understand and learn the methodology for negotiating and settling files in a timely manner. They constantly apply strong analytical and writing skills to produce expert reports to support our clients in making important high-value decisions.
Job Responsibilities:
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Interfaces with clients and project representatives – adjusters, brokers, insureds, etc.
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Schedules and perform field inspections and necessary site visits to evaluate the scope of work/damage.
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Estimates medium to large commercial and residential projects using Xactimate.
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Documents, reviews, and analyzes; schedules, contracts, change orders, correspondence, daily reports, meeting minutes, monthly reports, and any additional documents related to the project/file.
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Provide technical direction to other consultants, interacting and supporting their files.
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Collaborate with Business Development Managers to help develop new business opportunities and continue to nurture and strengthen existing client relationships.
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s or associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least 7 years of experience in the restoration industry. or 10+ years of demonstrable experience and accomplishments in the restoration industry can be considered in lieu of a degree.
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Relevant experience in restoration specializing in working with insurance companies, with responsibilities related to scheduling, project management, and estimating.
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Large loss Field Insurance Adjusters with strong experience in the construction industry can also be a great fit.
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Candidates with appraisal, mitigation, cost analysis, and disaster recovery could be considered.
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Proficiency in working with Xactimate or knowledge of Symbility, RS Means, or other estimating software is a plus.
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Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word with strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality expert reports.
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Valid driver’s license.
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Strong analysis and critical thinking skills.
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Able to meet deadlines while being detail-oriented.
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Strong independent work ethic and leadership skills and qualities.
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Exceptional customer service skills to support and solve our client’s questions and requests.
Preferred Qualifications:
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IICRC related training, credentials, or certifications.
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RRO, PMP, and other certifications.
Physical and Mental Job Qualifications
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Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections.
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Must be able to write reports of findings after inspections 50% of day-to-day.
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May be exposed to UV radiation from the sun, radon, or other forms of air pollution.
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Willingness to travel 25% of the time – locally, out-of-province, and for CAT response if needed.
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!
Our mission is to serve as trusted, expert advisors to organizations around the world facing high-stakes situations that demand urgent attention, exceptional knowledge, staunch integrity, and objective, clear-cut analysis, and advice.
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.
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EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!
J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.
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