Director I

We are seeking a Directorto join our Building Consulting team in Sacramento, CA. 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 for this role will need to not only have a strong grasp of property damage evaluation but also be flexible and a strategic thinker, able to take on a variety of tasks. Our building consulting team participates in projects of all sizes and scopes spanning from residential and middle-market commercial to the most complex economic, industrial, and infrastructure matters. The ideal candidate for this position possesses a minimum of 7+ years of estimating experience and work experience in the restoration, insurance, and remediation field, with responsibilities for estimating large commercial complex losses. The most successful experts in our organization have a strong desire to understand and learn the methodology for negotiating and settling files in a timely manner. They constantly apply strong analytical and writing skills to produce expert reports to support our clients in making important high-value decisions. Job Responsibilities: • Interfaces with clients and project representatives - adjusters, brokers, insureds, etc. • Schedules and perform field inspections and necessary site visits to evaluate the scope of work/damage. • Estimates medium to large commercial and residential projects using Xactimate. • Documents, reviews, and analyzes; schedules, contracts, change orders, correspondence, daily reports, meeting minutes, monthly reports, and any additional documents related to the project/file. • Provide technical direction to other consultants, interacting and supporting their files. • Collaborate with Business Development Managers to help develop new business opportunities and continue to nurture and strengthen existing client relationships. Qualifications Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's or associate degree from an accredited college or university; or 10 years of demonstrable experience and accomplishments in the restoration/construction industry, in lieu of a degree may suffice. • Relevant experience in the restoration and/or restoration contracting field specializing in working with insurance companies, with responsibilities related to scheduling, project management, and estimating. • Proficiency in working with Xactimate, Symbility, RS Means, or other estimating software. • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word with strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality expert reports. • Valid driver's license and good driving record. • Strong project management skills. • Strong analysis and critical thinking skills. • Able to meet deadlines while being detail oriented. • Strong independent work ethic and leadership skills and qualities. • Exceptional customer service skills to support and solve our client's questions and requests. Preferred Qualifications: • IICRC related degrees, credentials, or certifications. • RRO, PMP, and other certifications. Physical and Mental Job Qualifications: • Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections. • Must be able to write reports of findings after inspections 50% of day-to-day. • May be exposed to UV radiation from the sun, radon, or other forms of air pollution. • Willingness to travel 25% of the time - locally, out-of-state, and for CAT response when needed. Additional Information J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team's needs. • Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed • Generous PTO Policy • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • 401k Match • Commuter Benefit A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $110,000 - $140,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.