Senior Building Consultant

Senior Forensic Building Consultant

Haag, a Salas O'Brien company and a a leader in forensic engineering and consulting since 1924, is seeking an experienced Senior Forensic Building Consultant in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our Consultant will conduct field inspections, determine extent of damages, and provide cost estimates for appropriate repairs. Inspections may include but are not limited to damaged roofs, foundations, and various other damaged or collapsed structural elements, and damages to buildings caused by severe weather, hail, flooding, earthquakes, fires, explosions, construction defects, and other natural and manmade causes. Haag offers very competitive salaries, bonus incentives, and outstanding benefits. As an employee-owned company, our culture is centered on the growth and development of our people.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have 7+ years of experience performing commercial, industrial, institutional and residential building inspections.
• Must have 7+ years of experience cost estimating repairs for damages caused by environmental conditions, construction defects, material/structural defects, and ground movements.
• The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of expertise in mid-to-large loss commercial, industrial, institutional and residential property restoration (as contractor or consultant).
• Must have a strong understanding of the insurance industry, including working with insurance adjusters and preparing repair/restoration estimates and ROMs.
• Must have a background in providing litigation support (deposition, arbitration, and/or trial testimony and written expert witness reports).
• Travel (primarily local and regional) by vehicle or by plane is required. About 25% of travel is overnight. Occasional extended travel may be necessary for CAT events, etc.
• Must have the ability to work in the field, including often under extreme conditions.
• Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, including working in confined spaces and on roofs. Carrying and accessing ladders and operating other pieces of field equipment are essential functions of the job.
• Must have experience or the ability to be trained in setting up, calibrating, and operating various measurement and data collection instruments (DokuSketch or similar).
• Technical proficiency with Xactimate is required. Proficiency with Symbility, RS Means and Blue Beam is preferred. Proficiency with MS Excel is highly desired.
• Must be able to work independently and with a cross-functional team of experts.
• Must have strong writing skills. A redacted work sample will be requested.
• Must have strong verbal communication skills; should be an effective communicator including in group meetings.
• The ability to provide the utmost in customer service to our clients is expected of all Haag professionals.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or any legal restrictions.

EDUCATION:

• A HS Diploma or GED is required. An A.S. or B.S. degree in a related field is preferred, but a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Industry related training and certifications such as IICRC, RRO, General Contractor License, Adjuster License, Xactimate training, etc., are highly desired. Additional training may be provided as needed or desired.

The base salary range for this position is $135,000 - $155,000 per year. In addition to the base pay there is quarterly incentive starting immediately and other potential bonuses that can add considerably to the total compensation. 

Established in 1924, Haag is employee-owned and offers competitive salaries and bonus incentive plans to our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a robust 401(k) plan, major medical, dental, and vision health coverage; company-provided life insurance with AD&D coverage; a health savings account; short and long-term disability coverages; legal insurance; and generous vacation pay, sick pay, holiday pay, stock purchase plan, etc. Our collaborative environment supports career advancement and offers the best professional training in the industry through Haag Education and the Haag Certification program.

Haag thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

We do not accept candidate referrals from third-party recruiters, employment or staffing agencies, organizations, or any other vendors/individuals who may represent job seekers. Unsolicited resumes submitted to Haag without a written agreement or contract already in place will be considered the property of Haag, and the company will not be responsible for any fees associated with the hiring of that candidate.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.