Estimator

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on  Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives .

As an Estimator you will have the opportunity to perform building evaluations for water losses, indoor air quality studies and concerns in both commercial and residential properties. Field experience in construction, building inspecting, building envelope training, and water intrusion is highly desirable. Knowledge in indoor air quality assessments, and asbestos is a plus. This position is an integral part of our Building Sciences Department within South Florida and requires a diverse array of responsibilities in order to accomplish the objectives of the department.

This is an opportunity to leverage your local knowledge and be involved in exciting projects that will offer an opportunity to provide technical solutions. We are seeking self-motivated and active networkers who value building credible relationships with clients and the community. You'll need to be flexible in your approach to challenges, and have a strong ability to think laterally in delivering project solutions. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience with insurance claims process and estimating using proper construction methods/Building Codes.

• Evaluation of water losses and indoor air quality concerns in both commercial buildings and residential homes
• Investigating and writing cause and origin (C&O) reports for insurance companies and other property sector clients
• Conduct microbial sampling and analysis
• Provide expert testimony on behalf of our clients as needed

• Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering, construction or one of the hard sciences (i.e. chemistry, physics, math etc.)
• Extensive knowledge and experience in commercial and residential general construction/demolition/defects, mechanical/electrical construction, subcontractor negotiations, estimate reviews/comparisons, and costs for replacement/renovations
• experience in claim escalation settlement, appraisal and umpire support for commercial/residential litigation cases is a plus
• Knowledge of general construction methods is strongly desired
• Ability to communicate and converse well with clients and attorneys on estimates for mediation/litigation.
• Ability to work on a wide range of claims and project estimates that include fire, water damage, mitigation, remediation, roof damage, Catastrophic events, wind vs. surge, structural deficiencies for both commercial and residential settings
• Willing and able to travel and perform field work and site visits up to 50% of the time
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking skills and curiosity to solve problems
• Ability to work autonomously and under time constraints