Assistant Building Consultant - Insurance Assessment (Kelowna/Vernon/Kamloops)

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You, as an Assistant Building Consultant, will:

• Act as an Assistant Building Consultant and Cost Consultant, handling small to mid-sized property-related insurance claims and construction related projects.
• Ensure superior communication within the team and with external parties including consultants, clients, insurers, and adjusters.
• Conduct onsite evaluations of restoration needs, document property damage from various causes, develop scope of repairs and oversee site activities while preparing cost estimates, budgets, and other financial assessments as needed.
• Collaborate with consultants to review and ensure compliance with Building Codes, identifying necessary upgrades.
• Utilize resources and data from internal EllisDon teams to enhance service quality and project outcomes for our clients.
• Develop and execute competitive tender packages for contractors and trades on behalf of clients.
• Serve as the assistant for all project-related communications with stakeholders and EllisDon management.
• Provide administrative support to lead building consultants and assist with other required tasks.

Is this the right role for you?

• 3-5 years in onsite restoration experience, insurance, or construction project management is required.
• IICRC credentials and restoration related certificates are required.
• Strong skills in Xactimate, Excel and Microsoft Office are required.
• Self-motivated and willing to work remotely and travel within the interior BC is required.
• Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Construction, Project Management, Architectural, Engineering, or Trade Certification would be an asset.
• CIP, PQS, CIQS, RICS, PMP, CRM designations would be an asset
• This role can be located in Kelowna, Kamloops or Vernon

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

​Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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