Building Consultant​/General Contractor

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Keystone specializes in forensic engineering and investigative services for commercial and residential structures, vehicles, and products. Our multidisciplinary team of engineers, architects, fire investigators, contractors, and industry experts serve a national client base.

Keystone provides streamlined, fact‑based forensic consulting services designed to meet client needs with clarity, accuracy, and timeliness. Our reports are tailored to client specifications and backed by expert analysis, ensuring clear, defensible conclusions and industry‑leading turnaround times.

The Keystone Way is more than a process: it’s our commitment to excellence, innovation, integrity, honesty, accuracy, timeliness, and accountability. These values guide every project we undertake.

Keystone Building Consultants seeks experienced professionals in construction, insurance appraisal, or mitigation services to join 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.

• 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 event evaluations.
• Participate in joint inspections and communicate effectively with policyholders, engineers, and claim adjusters.
• Act as an expert witness when required, providing credible testimony based on your construction or appraisal experience.

• 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.
• Proficiency or familiarity with industry software such as:
  • Xactimate (desktop & mobile)
  • Symbility
  • Matterport
  • Docu Sketch
  • Hover
• Prior experience preparing estimates and proposals, including large‑loss projects.
• IICRC certification and/or mitigation contracting experience is a plus.
• Insurance appraisal or umpire services experience preferred.
• 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.