Full-Time Director (Building Consulting)

We are seeking a Director to join our Building Consulting team in San Francisco / the Bay Area. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set, whose responsibilities extend beyond those of traditional project managers and estimators. The ideal person will need a strong grasp of property damage evaluation and be flexible and a strategic thinker.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 8-10+ years of estimating experience in restoration, insurance, and remediation.
• Responsibilities for estimating large commercial complex losses.
• Experience with reconstruction projects, roofing, or equivalent fields.
• Experience with appraisal, mitigation, cost analysis, and disaster recovery.
• Strong experience with large loss Insurance Adjusters in construction.

Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluate the impact of disasters (floods, fires, storms) on structures and environments.
• Assess risks, vulnerabilities, and potential damage to determine preventive measures.
• Minimize damage during emergencies; deploy resources, coordinate evacuations, safeguard infrastructure.
• Oversee day-to-day project operations, ensuring deadlines and quality standards.
• Allocate resources (labor, materials, equipment) efficiently.
• Coordinate with teams, manage schedules, and troubleshoot issues.
• Interface with clients (adjusters, brokers, insureds).
• Schedule and perform field inspections to evaluate scope of work/damage.
• Estimate medium to large commercial and residential projects using Xactimate.
• Document, review, and analyze schedules, contracts, change orders, correspondence, reports.
• Provide technical direction to other consultants.
• Collaborate with Business Development Managers to develop new business.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Associate degree (or 8-10 years of experience).
• Relevant experience in restoration contracting with insurance companies.
• Proficiency in Xactimate, Symbility, RS Means or similar software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, strong communication skills.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record.
• Strong project management skills, analysis, and critical thinking.
• Detail-oriented, ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong independent work ethic, leadership and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• IICRC degrees/credentials/certifications
• RRO, PMP, or other certifications

Physical and Mental Qualifications:

• Ability to wear PPE, conduct inspections, carry equipment.
• Able to climb ladders, write reports.
• May be exposed to UV radiation, radon, or air pollution.
• Availability for on-call, weekend or night work.
• Willingness to travel locally, regionally, and for CAT response.

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