Senior Construction Consultant

Founded in 1954, Halliwell Engineering Associates is one of the nation’s leading forensic engineering, architectural, and construction consulting firms dedicated to providing independent and expert advice to the insurance and legal industries, building owners, institutions, and government agencies. We specialize in failure and damage assessments, restoration, and remediation consulting, building envelope assessments, claims support, and expert witness/litigation, support for thousands of commercial, residential, and industrial buildings, and properties nationwide. For more information, please visit:

Summary

Halliwell is looking for an experienced Senior Construction Consultant to add to our growing and collaborative team of property loss investigative experts. Our Senior Construction Consultants are responsible for assessing building damage, developing repair protocols, estimating costs, facilitating and leading field inspections of all construction disciplines, preparing technical reports, communicating with clients, and participating in local business development client events.
The desired candidate will have at least 5 years of experience assessing building damage (particularly after hurricanes, tornadoes, flood, fire, hail, etc.) and insurance industry experience, 1+ years of project management experience, active and proven insurance industry relationships, strong analytical and writing skills, and excellent communication and people skills.

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PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Individual Responsibilities
• Capable of technical field inspections across all disciplines (complex residential, multifamily, commercial, and industrial facilities) using state-of-the-art equipment and software
• High-level communication skills with clients and project representatives
• Estimating (complex residential, multifamily, commercial, and industrial facilities) using Xactimate, RS Means, Symbility, and other estimating software
• Medium to High exposure ROM development (complex residential, multifamily, commercial, and industrial facilities)
• Medium to complex technical reports (complex residential, multifamily, commercial, and industrial facilities)
• Analyzation of mitigation invoices, contractor estimates, expert reports, and other industry documents routinely used in the manner of construction
• Participate in local business development client events
• Maintain client relationships

KEY REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• 5+ years assessing building damage due to multiple causes, working with insurance carriers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency with Xactimate (required), RS Means, Symbility
• Active and proven insurance industry relationships with GA and RGA level adjusters, up to EGA and NGA level adjusters for more senior level experts
• Experience evaluating building damage and estimating scope and cost to restore and repair
• Travel required for local, regional, and national business client assignments, including CAT response when needed
• Ability to conduct on-site inspections in the field, including the examination of damaged structures in a variety of environments, often in heavily damaged locales where site safety is constantly evaluated. Climbing over debris and on ladders is frequently required.
• Ability to climb ladders, inspect roofs and crawlspaces, work in extreme conditions
• Ideal candidate will have previous litigation support experience (i.e. deposition, testimony) as well as appraisal/umpire experience
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment

Benefits

We value our employees, their families, their health, their continued growth, and success, and are committed to providing competitive wages and benefits and a rewarding workplace environment. Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Life and disability benefits
• Bonuses
• Employee appreciation program
• Remote work opportunities

Our Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.