Building Consultant

## Building Consultant Apply:
Ottawa, ON:
Full time:
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** As a Building Consultant, you will:
*** Independently conduct site inspections following fire, water, flood, storm, hail and other property losses.
* Assess and document building conditions using photographs, measurements, drawings, notes and digital tools.
* Provide independent technical and cost advice to insurers, adjusters and property owners.
* Develop, review and validate scopes for remediation, repair, restoration and reconstruction.
* Prepare and review construction estimates using Xactimate and other recognized estimating methodologies.
* Perform quantity take-offs, cost planning, estimating and cost analysis.
* Review contractor estimates, quotations, change orders, invoices and supporting documentation.
* Identify scope, quantity and pricing discrepancies and recommend solutions.
* Advise clients on cost, constructability, sequencing and other building-related challenges.
* Independently manage consulting assignments, typically involving property losses up to approximately $1 million in construction value.
* Monitor repair or reconstruction activities when required and provide independent advice on progress, scope and cost.
* Prepare clear, concise and defensible reports, estimates and recommendations.
* Communicate directly with insurers, adjusters, property owners, contractors and consultants.
* Support tendering, bid evaluation and contractor pricing reviews.
* Use Docu Sketch and other digital documentation and measurement technology.
* Support Senior Building Consultants on major or complex losses and participate in catastrophe-response assignments when required.
* Delegate tasks and provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members and administration.
* Understand and investigate local market and participate in business development activities and meetings to grow your local area.  
** Is this role right for you?
*** The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $100,000
* 5–10 years of relevant experience in construction,…