Building Consultant/General Contractor
keystone experts engineersChicago (IL)
Building Consultant/General Contractor
Posted 6 days ago
keystone experts engineersChicago (IL)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Building Consultant Keystone Building Consultants is seeking experienced professionals in construction, insurance appraisal, or mitigation services to join our team. This is a flexible, contract-based opportunity for individuals with a background in general contracting, estimating, or insurance claims, who are ready to act as third-party experts within the insurance industry. As a Building Consultant, you will play a critical role in evaluating property damage, preparing professional estimates and reports, and delivering expert insights for insurance carriers, attorneys, and other stakeholders. This position is ideal for those with a hands-on background in construction, a passion for detail, and the ability to provide objective and comprehensive evaluations. This is a fully remote, part-time, 1099 contracted position.
What you'll do:
Receive and respond to assignments promptly, typically scheduling inspections within 24 hours.
Conduct thorough onsite property inspections (often with engineers) within 7 days of assignment.
Access rooftops, crawlspaces, and other challenging environments to conduct full evaluations.
Prepare detailed photo reports, cost estimates (using Xactimate or similar), and written reports within 7 days post-inspection.
Collaborate with Keystone's Managing Building Consultant during the review and approval process, responding within 24 hours of report feedback.
Occasionally travel to perform CAT (Catastrophe) event evaluations.
Participate in joint inspections and communicate effectively with policyholders, engineers, and claim adjusters.
Act as an expert witness, when required, and provide credible testimony based on your construction experience.
Qualifications:
- Experience in general contracting, construction, home remodeling, mitigation, or related fields.
- Previous or current contractor's license (if required in your state).Hands-on experience with insurance-related repairs or claims estimating.
- Proficiency in construction estimating methods, including time & materials and software-based systems.
- Proficient or familiar with industry software such as:
- Xactimate (desktop & mobile)
Symbility
MatterportDocuSketchHoverPrior experience preparing estimates and proposals, including large-loss projects.
IICRC certification and/or mitigation contracting experience is a plus.
Strong written communication skills to produce detailed, professional reports.
Ability and willingness to travel for field inspections and CAT events.
Physically capable of conducting inspections, including accessing roofs and crawl spaces.
Any experience with expert testimony, depositions, or published industry articles is a plus.
Must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines.
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