Construction Consultant

Glendale, California, United States;
Newport Beach, California, United States

If you love getting into the details of a loss, building estimates that hold up when a carrier pushes back, and being the go-to technical voice on a claim, this is the role for you.

You'll independently scope, estimate, and defend property claims from investigation through final negotiation.

At Allied Public Adjusters, our mission is a world where every property loss is settled truthfully and equitably. Since 1997,we'veworked on behalf of policyholders to demandwhat'sright by using technical expertise, field investigations, and uncompromising quality. We empower policyholders with the most skillful representation, while ensuring carriers have theinformationthey need to dowhat'sright.

The Construction Consultant independently scopes, estimates, and defends property insurance claims, like water, fire, and related structural damage. They partner closely with our Public Adjusters so they have accurate, carrier-proof valuations that maximize client settlements. You are the focal point of contact for all estimating activity: investigating losses, producing defensible Xactimate estimates, and serving as the construction technical authority when a claim is challenged.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the focal point of contact for all APA-related estimating activities and claims
• Collaborate with Public Adjusters on-site and by phone to inspect losses,identify all damage (includingeasily-misseditems), and determine appropriate scopeof repairs
• Investigate and consult with the assigned claim owner, clients, experts, suppliers, manufacturers, and specialty contractors as needed to prepare accurate, quality estimates
• Perform moisture mapping and/or moisture testing as needed
• Participate in inspections and aid PAs in controlling a property
• Write detailed, defensible estimates in Xactimate that meet APA quality standards and turnaround expectations (48 hourspost-inspection)
• Analyze insurance company estimates and prepare bid analysis reports for presentations and claim submissions, as needed by PAs
• Assistin developing andmaintainingstandards for scope development; audit scopes prepared by staff estimators and/or PAs for quality adherence

Technical Advisory & Rebuttal

• Present and defend APA estimates asrequiredthroughout the claims process
• Review and rebut carrier counter-estimates; coordinate and critique sub-bids from vendors and experts
• Assist PAs in inspecting, scoping, and estimating losses to ensure their estimates align with APA's quality standards
• Re-engage on disputes when PAs need technical backup for negotiation

Team & Process Development

• Design and build APA's estimating historical database
• Document APA estimating procedures and best practices (SOPs)
• Provide structured training and mentor junior estimators to help expand the estimating function
• Be a good team member, help others where needed

Expected Results

• 48-hour turnaround standard met on estimates following inspection
• Estimates consistently hold up under carrier scrutiny with minimal successful rebuttal
• Able to independently defend and negotiate disputed line items with carrier adjusters in real time
• Strong, trusted working relationship with the PAs whose claims you support

Requirements

• 7+ years of dedicated insurance restoration estimating experience (water and fire)
• Xactimateproficiencyat a hotkey/shortcut fluency level
• Demonstrated experience handling complex or large losses
• Broad working knowledge of major trades, like electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to independently defend and negotiate estimates with carrier adjusters
• Excellent computer skills, includingproficiencyin Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's…