Job Description
Job Description
Field Investigator
Job description
Forensic Building Science, a inspection firm specializing in analyzing causes of building failures, is looking for a well-organized and hard-working individual to inspect all types of structures affected by defective construction, natural disasters, fire, water loses and other failures.
Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time to out of state job sites. Work from home when you are not traveling.
Web Site : forensicbuildingscience.com
Experience :
- Knowledge of Building Codes and industry standards.
- Ability to perform inspections, including working from ladders, lifts, scaffolds, swing stages, and sloped rooftops.
- Ability to review technical documents and write reports.
- Review and analyze repair cost estimates created by team members - familiarity with Xactimate is a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication.
- Work independently in remote environments (field and home office).
- Working collaboratively with employees and partners.
- Ability to establish and maintain strong client relationships.
A Combination of the Following Experience is Required :
- 4 year degree
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the following fields : Public / Independent Adjusting, Construction Management / Services (professional capacity), Building Code Official, Inspecting (construction or facilities related), or Municipality / Public Works.
- Registered Roofing Consultant and or Registered Roof Observer and / or Similar IIBEC Classes and certificates,
- Litigation support experience is a plus including Deposition, mediation or trial experience.
Required :
Professional demeanor
Ability to work in safely and efficiently, on, under and around buildings of all varieties, sizes and heights.
- Able to lift 45 lbs
- Articulate and professional communication skills
- Good Driving Record.
- Clear background check.
- 2 professional references.
- Ability to work in outdoor environments.
- Familiar with safety and technical equipment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
- Very comfortable learning new software and troubleshooting basic IT issues on a laptop, phone or tablet.
Located near a major airport.
28 days ago