Building Consultant Pacific Northwest; Seattle​/Portland

Building Consultant for the Pacific Northwest (Seattle/Portland)

Rimkus | Apply | Full-time | Portland | Advanced (5-10 yrs)

Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference! Rimkus () is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment. NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company! We offer our full‑time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities and a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer‑matching 401(k), and opportunities for advancement!

Our Building Consultants perform an array of services to help our clients resolve claims and legal disputes, including insurance claims analysis, rough order of magnitude estimating, comparative estimates, cost analysis, evaluation of contractor bids, construction and repair cost estimating, repair scope review and analysis, cost monitoring, review of change orders and repair invoicing, appraisal services, and construction scheduling. The position requires a strong background in technical aspects of commercial and residential building envelope systems, foundation, cladding and roofing systems, building codes, ADA guidelines, construction documents preparation, and repair cost preparation and analysis.

Assignments include site evaluations to determine extent of damages, develop repair scopes and costs, analyze contractor bid documents, and produce oral and written reports documenting recommended repair scope and remediation services. The ideal candidate will provide expert testimony when necessary. Other duties may include gathering photographic evidence, conducting investigations to document onsite conditions, and overseeing field testing with engineering staff.

The salary range for this position is $ – $ and depends on education, experience, location, and certifications/licensure.

• Possess strong communication skills and be able to deliver and explain complex construction information/repairs to clients verbally and in writing.
• Establish repair scopes and engage professional engineers as needed to develop repair protocols and designs.
• Analyze contractor scope and bid documents to determine accuracy and efficiency in repair scopes and pricing.
• Perform forensic assignments within the field of civil/structural engineering and building sciences based on a scope of work and budget approved by the client.
• Use Microsoft Office Suite and estimating software such as RS Means and Xactimate proficiently.

• 5+ years of experience as a commercial or residential construction estimator.
• Insurance claims adjusting experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or architecture is a plus, but not required.
• General Contractor’s license and practical construction experience in residential and commercial construction is strongly preferred.
• Experience serving as a team leader or project manager; may supervise and evaluate associate team members.
• Monitor and document progress during construction and/or rebuild when required by client.
• Initiate, develop and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.
• Travel to remote destinations to handle catastrophe events is required.

• Experience:
  • 5+ years as a construction estimator (residential and/or commercial).
  • Hands‑on field experience with building envelope systems (foundation, roofing, cladding).
  • Experience in insurance claims analysis or supporting legal disputes is a strong asset.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Deep understanding of construction methods, building codes, and ADA guidelines.
  • Skilled in estimating tools such as RS Means and Xactimate.
  • Ability to analyze contractor bids, repair scopes and cost documents accurately.
• Licenses & Education (Preferred):
  • General Contractor’s license.
  • Degree in civil engineering, construction management, or architecture.
• Soft Skills & Capabilities:
  • Strong written and verbal…