Forensic Building Consultant - Environmental
Company: AVELAR
Location: Walnut Creek
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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Job Description:
Forensic Building Consultant - Environmental
Our long-established forensic architectural and engineering firm
requires a Forensic Building Consultant knowledgeable in microbial
investigations to join our full-time staff. AVELAR is a dedicated
team of architects, engineers, and construction consultants with a
range of specialized skills ready to solve complex construction and
environmental related problems. Our services include forensic
architecture and engineering, reconstruction design, structural
engineering, indoor air quality, schedule damages, cost estimating,
and project management.
Position Summary:We are interested in growing and developing our
well established and well recognized environmental department.
-This includes but is not limited to indoor air quality
investigations, cause of loss determinations and investigations,
providing detailed written protocols and assisting with mitigation
and repair strategies. The ideal candidate for our firm will have a
documented history of performing indoor environmental evaluations,
have a solid understanding of how a building functions, and have
experience with insurance companies, property managers and
attorneys. Prospective candidates will have experience in design,
investigation, and repair of existing building structures.
Candidates should also be familiar with commercial and residential
construction codes and standards. We appreciate self-starters with
attention to detail, who can write well and a love for finding
solutions. We encourage all of our staff to be creative and to
think outside the box, so we're looking for a consultant who can
fit well in that environment. Most of all, we are looking for
someone who genuinely cares about the clients as most of them have
been injured by their environments.
Consultant Duties and Responsibilities: - - - - - - -Position
reports to Principal Consultant - - - - - - -Have a working
knowledge of the IICRC S500 and S520 - - - - - - -Be able to
physically inspect attic and crawl spaces - - - - - - -Be able to
research building codes and contractor standard of care - - - - - -
-Conduct on-site inspections including field testing, sampling, and
documentation - - - - - - -Analyze, research and investigate data -
- - - - - -Investigate and diagnose issues with building envelope,
structural design, materials, construction process - - - - - -
-Provide technically sound solutions to problems - - - - - -
-Prepare investigative reports and final project deliverables - - -
- - - -Develop repair / replacement scopes of work of damaged
buildings - - - - - - -Working from field notes and photographs to
conceptualize a detailed repair scope estimate - - - - - -
-Development of unit costs for detailed repair scope - - - - - -
-Retention and development of client relationships
Consultant Qualifications and Skills: - - - - - - -5+ years in
construction with an emphasis in insurance repair and environmental
remediation - - - - - - -IICRC Certification a plus - - - - - -
-Advanced communication and presentation skills - - - - - -
-Working knowledge of building science - - - - - - -Strong
technical, written, and verbal communication skills - - - - - -
-Conversant with statistical analysis - - - - - - -Strong computer
skills including Microsoft Office; Xactimate is a plus - - - - - -
-Ability to work independently - - - - - - -Driver's license and
automobile insurance must be in good and current standing - - - - -
- -Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, inspect crawl spaces
and attic spaces and travel by car / air to job sites. Proof of
COVID vaccination required
Keywords: AVELAR, Walnut Creek , Forensic Building Consultant - Environmental, Professions , Walnut Creek, California
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