Experienced building consultant involved in large fire, water, and storm loss projects in both commercial and residential applications. Utilizes technology to efficiently document, estimate, and provide valuable recommendations to clients. Values project success through collaboration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Building Consultant
J.S. Held
01.2023 - Current
Inspect and estimate hail/wind, fire, water, and catastrophe claims.
Interface with adjusters, contractors, insured representatives, code officials, and other project experts to evaluate the scope of work.
Review and opine on invoicing submissions, contractor/subcontractor estimates, building code requirements, and work towards an agreed scope/cost of repair.
Monitor demolition and reconstruction project progress, keep daily equipment and labor logs, and complete daily reporting.
Building Consultant
J.S. Held
02.2022 - 01.2023
Inspect and estimate hail/wind, fire, water, and catastrophe claims.
Interface with adjusters, contractors, insured representatives, code officials, and other project experts to evaluate the scope of work.
Review and opine on invoicing submissions, contractor/subcontractor estimates, building code requirements, and work towards an agreed scope/cost of repair.
Monitor demolition and reconstruction project progress, keep daily equipment and labor logs, and complete daily reporting.
Sales Manager
Sota Ridge Construction
04.2021 - 12.2021
Accurately estimate residential and commercial projects; including fire losses, water/flood losses, multi-family town home restoration, and rehabilitation involving hazardous materials
Lead salesman on-boarding, training, and retention
Delivering product, sales, and installation training
Special projects resource, managing multiple trades and project stages
Oversee all profit and loss reports for completed projects, and implement changes for improvement.
Sales Representative
Sota Ridge Construction
05.2020 - 04.2021
Call leads to set up on-site project walk throughs to discuss restoration, remodeling, or mitigation projects
Met with property owners to discuss scope of work, answer questions, and set expectations for the process
Accurately estimate projects, pitch proposed scope of work to owner(s), facilitate agreement and contract process
Compose detailed scope of work for internal use, present to production/build team, outline anticipated project timelines and any special circumstances.
Sales Representative
Intelligent Design Corporation
05.2017 - 05.2020
Project managed several $500K+ losses/remodels for senior living homes, townhome complexes, apartment buildings, and Housing Authorities
Generate projects through cold calling - door knocking and referrals
Work in field inspecting properties for storm damage
Meet with insurance adjusters to discuss scope of work
Accurately estimate projects using Xactimate, discuss any discrepancies with insurance adjusters to come to an agreed upon scope of loss
Compose detailed scope of work for internal use, present to production/build team, outline anticipated project timelines and any special circumstances.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Family Business
University of St. Thomas
St. Paul, Minnesota
Skills
Xactimate Cost Estimation
Project Management
Field Investigation Skills
Strong Communication Skills
FAA Certified Drone Pilot
Aerial Lift Certified
OSHA 30 Certified
Timeline
Senior Building Consultant
J.S. Held
01.2023 - Current
Building Consultant
J.S. Held
02.2022 - 01.2023
Sales Manager
Sota Ridge Construction
04.2021 - 12.2021
Sales Representative
Sota Ridge Construction
05.2020 - 04.2021
Sales Representative
Intelligent Design Corporation
05.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Family Business
University of St. Thomas
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