About the role
Keystone Building Consultants is seeking experienced professionals in construction, insurance appraisal, or mitigation services to join our team as Building Consultants. 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
- Matterport
- DocuSketch
- Hover
- Prior 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.