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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

We are looking for a part time Construction Consultant to join our team! You will be making daily site visits to our current projects so reliable transportation is a MUST (we work in North and South Carolina).

About us:
We are an industrial Pre-Engineered Metal Building installer based in New London, NC and have been in business since 1997.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing that all project documentation is completed and returned to office
• Assisting with company becoming AC478 accredited
• Other tasks as needed

Qualifications:

• Bilingual, English/Spanish
• Experience in construction field, preferably Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings
• Clean driving record
• Excellent attention to detail
• Team player

• Evaluate conceptual and detailed repair estimates for scope and pricing accuracy.
• Understanding of historical data and pricing for the development and or evaluation of repair and replacement cost estimates.
• Assist in the preparation of work scopes, instructions to bidders, bid forms or solicitation of relevant information, as needed.
• Direct and indirect cost assessment of damages due to delay and/or inefficiencies in the project
• Review scope changes, evaluation of change orders and Requests for Information
• Ability to read drawings and specifications, with an understanding of architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings, as well as the ability to identify/anticipate missing information.
• Knowledge of various building systems, construction means and methods.

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, construction engineering or a similar field
• A minimum of three (3) years of work experience working with the different phases of a construction project
• Proven analytical and interpretive skills in preparing comprehensive and accurate construction cost estimates (detailed and conceptual)
• Strong project management skills.
• High level of quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
• Ability to track and manage workflow
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States

• Create, maintain, and analyze financial models and databases.
• Reviewing estimates & cost reports
• Preparing project status presentations & update reports
• Analysis of complex commercial construction project schedules
• Review and analyze project cost control documents
• Compile detailed research, fact finding, and analysis
• Damages quantification
• Perform quality control review and proper documentation of work product
• Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager.

Residential Construction Consultant

The national leader in the industry of Residential Construction Consulting has a Full time, or part-time/ transition to full-time position available. Help people build or remodel their own homes. Great opportunity for qualified candidates.

Requirements:

• 10+ yrs Project management experience in new single-family home construction (and/or remodeling)

• Interest in being an advocate for owner-builder clients. Candidates must have:

• Well established and strong relationships with sub-contractors and vendor/suppliers serving the San Antonio and Surrounding Areas

• Solid business, communication, and organizational skills.

• Proficient computer and writing skills are a must.

• Team player orientation.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: From Competitive

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: On the road

• Conduct thorough document and cost reviews for commercial construction projects.
• Perform site inspections and compile detailed monthly reports on project progress.
• Conduct property physical needs assessments to identify and address potential issues.
• Provide cost consulting such as insurable value reporting, depreciated value reporting, and construction loan monitoring to optimize project budgeting and financial planning.

• Bachelors or Associates degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management is preferred, but not required.
• 3-5 years of experience in the construction industry in the areas of project management, estimating, and/or site inspections.
• Knowledge of commercial construction processes.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Career development support and advancement opportunities.

Job Description

General Description:

Our consulting division performs fee-based construction consulting company, including forensic architectural consulting, cost estimating and expert testimony for construction defect litigation cases. Our cost estimators research and establish appropriate construction costs for reconstructing and repairing construction defects and building problems, including waterproofing and building envelope failures, mechanical and plumbing repairs, structural deficiencies, and more.

Attorneys generally hire us, and our internal team of cost estimators work alongside other industry experts to provide the investigation, evaluation and documentation that will be used to support or defend a construction litigation case. We work with attorneys who are working for, or in litigation with, developers, builders and/or subcontractors because of defects in construction or failures in construction standards of care.

Responsibilities:

1. Produce professionally presented cost of repair estimates for consulting assignments, that are logical, backed-up, easy to understand and thoroughly vetted.
2. Prepares estimates using Nautilus’ standard estimating template(s), using standard company labor rates and costs.
3. Ensures that work product is checked and vetted for errors, including spelling and grammar, and is free of formula errors.
4. Interfaces with Director of Consulting to clearly understand the assignment, client, deadlines, and time constraints.
5. Thoroughly reviews expert reports, ensuring the repair recommendations contained in the reports are clearly understood for estimating purposes. Calls and reaches out to independent experts to get clarifications and input when necessary. Meets with other experts as appropriate.
6. Saves all appropriate received documentation to the server, in an organized fashion, for use or production at a later date.
7. Travels to assignment sites to assess conditions, photo-document the project and conditions, and ensure understanding of the estimating assignment and the specific work being recommended. Identifies affected finishes, access limitations, and/or additional work that may affect cost of repair. Saves all photos and notes to the server.
8. Builds estimates, organized to follow the other experts’ recommendations, numbering system and verbiage. Enters scope of work, including items that are a byproduct of the experts’ intended repair, but that the expert may not have outlined or identified specifically.
9. Quantifies repairs using the best available means, including expert reports, repair drawings, measurement off of existing plans, Google Earth, Quickmeasure, etc. Enters organized quantities into the estimating spreadsheet and saves demonstrative (graphic) quantity measurements or take-offs to the server. Enters quantities into estimate as appropriate.
10. Prices individual line items of repair using methods appropriate to the line item, including unit costing, time and materials costing, or lump sum. Makes reasonable assumptions were necessary and documents those assumptions.
11. Sets and adjusts estimate burden mark-ups as appropriate for the specific assignment. Seeks input from other experts regarding professional fees.
12. Reviews work product with President and/or the assigned expert, requesting input, asking questions, and ensuring buy-in.
13. Performs appropriate research to support cost estimates as needed or appropriate, including internet pricing research for materials and/or equipment, calling relevant subcontractors, soliciting input from experts, cross-checking with prior estimates from other assignments, and/or requesting input from other consulting estimators or construction personnel.
14. Takes appropriate notes and saves notes, as well as other research to server, organized so that it can be easily reviewed, understood, and produced at a later date.
15. Keeps the server file for each individual assignment organized, clear, easily navigated, and free of clutter.
16. Cross-checks work with other consulting estimators. Works in a collegial way with other team members.

Requirements

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is preferred, and/or 4+ years' experience in the construction field with increasing levels of responsibility, which should include having performed some estimating, project management, or similar tasks. Indoor office environment in corporate office.
2. A contractor's license and/or experience in the specific field of construction defect litigation or forensic consulting is a plus but is not required.
3. Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook, and experience conducting research on the internet.
4. Expertise in reading, understanding, and interpreting construction reports, plans, and specifications.
5. Expertise in reading, understanding, and interpreting construction reports, plans, and specifications.
6. Ability to assess any aspect of the building process, analyze building systems, and understand construction failures.
7. Highly proficient verbal and written communication skills demonstrated by the ability to clearly articulate thoughts, ideas, and information in a clear and concise manner and to compose letters and documents using appropriate and proper language, grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation.
8. Superior organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to produce quality work documents and maintain impeccable documentation.
9. Strong project management, mathematical, and analytical skills.
10. Proven creative and conceptual thinking, problem-solving skills, inquisitiveness, and intellectual curiosity.
11. Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills and a demonstrated ability to follow through and meet project deadlines, tasks, or assignments.
12. A valid Drivers License.

Work Conditions

1. Indoor office environment in corporate office.
2. Majority of work to be accomplished in the office, primarily working on computer and phone.
3. Work at a fast pace with frequent, unscheduled interruptions.
4. Frequent meetings and telephone calls with staff.

Position Type

1. Full-time position, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities may require an adjusted work schedule and/or evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Physical Demands

1. Mobility within the office.
2. Work using a computer and phone.
3. Ability to safely navigate around active construction project sites.

Travel

1. Regular travel via car or plane to visit project sites in various geographic locations.

Job Description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

• Overseeing that all project documentation is completed and returned to office
• Assisting with company becoming AC478 accredited
• Other tasks as needed

• Bilingual, English/Spanish
• Experience in construction field, preferably Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings
• Clean driving record
• Excellent attention to detail
• Team player

Job Description

We are looking for a part time Construction Consultant to join our team!  You will be making daily site visits to our current projects so reliable transportation is a MUST (we work in North and South Carolina).  

About us:
We are an industrial Pre-Engineered Metal Building installer based in New London, NC and have been in business since 1997.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing that all project documentation is completed and returned to office
• Assisting with company becoming AC478 accredited
• Other tasks as needed

Qualifications:

• Bilingual, English/Spanish 
• Experience in construction field, preferably Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings 
• Clean driving record
• Excellent attention to detail
• Team player

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is seeking a Senior Consultant with deep expertise in construction management and managing consulting projects. This role involves forensic investigations, expert analysis, and consulting on construction-related disputes and failures. The ideal candidate is a professional with hands-on experience managing complex construction projects who is ready to apply their knowledge in a forensic consulting environment.

This consultant will conduct site inspections, analyze project documentation, assess construction practices against applicable standards, and communicate findings through expert reports, presentations, and testimony. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases involving claims, disputes, and failures-while collaborating with ESi's multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists nationwide.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Development & Collaboration

• Develop local clients and projects in the construction industry by working in concert with regional business development staff and colleagues in ESi's Civil/Structural Practice.
• Perform marketing and business development activities to identify potential clients and strategies to build a client base. The candidate would be responsible for representing ESi and its consultants to potential clients and at conferences and meetings. Business development activities also may include making presentations and introductions to obtain additional clients and projects and/or expand ESi's business.
• Partner with peers across ESi disciplines and offices to pursue and execute cross-functional projects.

Technical Leadership & Forensic Investigations

• Provide consultation to clients regarding potential or existing construction issues and propose potential solutions to remedy construction issues.
• Conduct forensic investigations related to the standard of care for construction management.
• Investigate construction management issues on construction projects which may include planning, scheduling, work coordination, safety management, risk management, quality control, and work supervision.
• Prepare well-written technical reports, visual exhibits, and expert opinions for use in litigation and insurance matters.
• Provide expert witness testimony via deposition and trial.
• Offer clear, technically supported recommendations on the acceptance or scope of projects.
• Perform field inspections of a diverse range of structures and systems including residential, commercial, marine, transportation, and industrial structures.

Project & Practice Management

• Lead or contribute to multidisciplinary teams; manage timelines, budgets, and client expectations.
• Adhere to and contribute to ESi's QA/QC standards by reviewing peers' work.
• Perform ongoing continuing education, including preparing technical presentations, white papers, and/or peer-reviewed papers relevant to their areas of practice.
• Mentor junior consultants to support their professional development.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management required
• Master's degree preferred

Experience Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in construction management of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Experience as a General Contractor preferred.
• Prior consulting or forensic/litigation support experience is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Familiarity with project management software and CAD tools is a plus.
• Ability to collect and interpret field data using typical inspection tools (e.g., laser measures, drones, cameras).

Professional Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing roles and technical reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex projects and work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit. Travel and field inspections may involve walking, climbing, and carrying equipment up to 30 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most of the work is in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work may occasionally be outdoors, in an industrial workplace, a construction site, or unheated buildings, and might be in noisy and dirty workspaces.

To all recruitment agencies: ESi does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of ESi without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of ESi. Please, no phone calls or emails.

It is the policy of ESi, as an equal opportunity employer, to attract and retain the best-qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. ESi is committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities, as well as veterans. If you need assistance with completing the electronic application, please email your request to