[Hiring] Director @J.S. Held LLC

Role Description

We are seeking a Director to join our Building Consulting team in Sacramento, CA. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set, whose responsibilities extend beyond those of traditional project managers and estimators. The ideal person for this role will need to not only have a strong grasp of property damage evaluation but also be flexible and a strategic thinker, able to take on a variety of tasks.

Our building consulting team participates in projects of all sizes and scopes spanning from residential and middle-market commercial to the most complex economic, industrial, and infrastructure matters.

The ideal candidate for this position possesses a minimum of 7+ years of estimating experience and work experience in the restoration, insurance, and remediation field, with responsibilities for estimating large commercial complex losses.

The most successful experts in our organization have a strong desire to understand and learn the methodology for negotiating and settling files in a timely manner. They constantly apply strong analytical and writing skills to produce expert reports to support our clients in making important high-value decisions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Interfaces with clients and project representatives - adjusters, brokers, insureds, etc.
• Schedules and performs field inspections and necessary site visits to evaluate the scope of work/damage.
• Estimates medium to large commercial and residential projects using Xactimate.
• Documents, reviews, and analyzes schedules, contracts, change orders, correspondence, daily reports, meeting minutes, monthly reports, and any additional documents related to the project/file.
• Provides technical direction to other consultants, interacting and supporting their files.
• Collaborates with Business Development Managers to help develop new business opportunities and continue to nurture and strengthen existing client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree from an accredited college or university; or 10 years of demonstrable experience and accomplishments in the restoration/construction industry, in lieu of a degree may suffice.
• Relevant experience in the restoration and/or restoration contracting field specializing in working with insurance companies, with responsibilities related to scheduling, project management, and estimating.
• Proficiency in working with Xactimate, Symbility, RS Means, or other estimating software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word with strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality expert reports.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Able to meet deadlines while being detail oriented.
• Strong independent work ethic and leadership skills and qualities.
• Exceptional customer service skills to support and solve our client’s questions and requests.

Requirements

• IICRC related degrees, credentials, or certifications.
• RRO, PMP, and other certifications.
• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections.
• Must be able to write reports of findings after inspections 50% of day-to-day.
• May be exposed to UV radiation from the sun, radon, or other forms of air pollution.
• Willingness to travel 25% of the time – locally, out-of-state, and for CAT response when needed.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed.
• Generous PTO Policy.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401k Match.
• Commuter Benefit.
• A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $110,000 - $140,000.