Nautilus General Contractors, Inc.
Construction Consultant
Nautilus General Contractors, Inc., San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Nautilus General Contractors, Inc. Provided Pay Range: The actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — discuss with your recruiter to learn more.
Base Pay Range: $85,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr
General Description Our consulting division performs fee-based construction consulting, including forensic architectural consulting, cost estimating, and expert testimony for construction defect litigation cases. Cost estimators research and establish appropriate construction costs for reconstructing and repairing construction defects and building problems—including waterproofing, building envelope failures, mechanical and plumbing repairs, structural deficiencies, and more.
Attorneys typically hire us, and our internal team of cost estimators works alongside other industry experts to provide the investigation, evaluation, and documentation that will support or defend a construction litigation case. We work with attorneys representing developers, builders, and/or subcontractors due to construction defects or failures of construction standards of care.
Responsibilities
Produce professionally presented cost of repair estimates that are logical, backed‑up, easy to understand, and thoroughly vetted.
Prepare estimates using Nautilus’ standard estimating template(s), standard company labor rates and costs.
Ensure that work product is checked and vetted for errors, including spelling, grammar, and formula accuracy.
Interface with the Director of Consulting to understand the assignment, client, deadlines, and time constraints.
Review expert reports, clarify repair recommendations, and coordinate with independent experts when necessary.
Save all appropriate documentation to the server in an organized fashion for future use.
Travel to assignment sites to assess conditions, photo‑document the project, and ensure understanding of the estimating assignment.
Build estimates following experts’ recommendations, numbering system, and verbiage, including byproduct items not explicitly outlined.
Quantify repairs using expert reports, drawings, measurements, and other data; enter organized quantities into the estimating spreadsheet.
Price line items using appropriate costing methods and document reasonable assumptions.
Set and adjust estimate burden mark‑ups and seek input regarding professional fees.
Review work product with the President or assigned expert, requesting input and ensuring buy‑in.
Perform research to support cost estimates, including internet pricing, subcontractor quotes, and prior estimates.
Document notes and research in an organized, searchable manner.
Maintain a clean, easily navigable server file for each assignment.
Cross‑check work with other consulting estimators and collaborate collegially with team members.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred, and/or 4+ years’ experience in the construction field with increasing responsibility, including estimating, project management, or similar tasks.
Contractor’s license or experience in construction defect litigation or forensic consulting is a plus but not required.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience conducting internet research.
Expertise in reading, understanding, and interpreting construction reports, plans, and specifications.
Ability to assess any aspect of the building process, analyze building systems, and understand construction failures.
Highly proficient verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to articulate thoughts clearly and compose professional documents.
Superior organization and attention to detail, producing quality work documents and maintaining impeccable documentation.
Strong project management, mathematical, and analytical skills.
Proven creative and conceptual thinking, problem‑solving skills, and intellectual curiosity.
Excellent organizational and multi‑tasking skills with a demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines.
Valid driver’s license.
Work Conditions
Indoor office environment.
Majority of work done in the office, primarily on computer and phone.
Fast pace with frequent, unscheduled interruptions.
Frequent meetings and telephone calls with staff.
Position Type
Full‑time position, Monday through Friday. Adjusted work schedule may be required; evening and weekend work possible as job duties demand.
Physical Demands
Mobility within the office.
Work using a computer and phone.
Ability to navigate around active construction project sites.
Travel
Regular travel via car or plane to visit project sites in various geographic locations.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Construction
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Base Pay Range: $85,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr
General Description Our consulting division performs fee-based construction consulting, including forensic architectural consulting, cost estimating, and expert testimony for construction defect litigation cases. Cost estimators research and establish appropriate construction costs for reconstructing and repairing construction defects and building problems—including waterproofing, building envelope failures, mechanical and plumbing repairs, structural deficiencies, and more.
Attorneys typically hire us, and our internal team of cost estimators works alongside other industry experts to provide the investigation, evaluation, and documentation that will support or defend a construction litigation case. We work with attorneys representing developers, builders, and/or subcontractors due to construction defects or failures of construction standards of care.
Responsibilities
Produce professionally presented cost of repair estimates that are logical, backed‑up, easy to understand, and thoroughly vetted.
Prepare estimates using Nautilus’ standard estimating template(s), standard company labor rates and costs.
Ensure that work product is checked and vetted for errors, including spelling, grammar, and formula accuracy.
Interface with the Director of Consulting to understand the assignment, client, deadlines, and time constraints.
Review expert reports, clarify repair recommendations, and coordinate with independent experts when necessary.
Save all appropriate documentation to the server in an organized fashion for future use.
Travel to assignment sites to assess conditions, photo‑document the project, and ensure understanding of the estimating assignment.
Build estimates following experts’ recommendations, numbering system, and verbiage, including byproduct items not explicitly outlined.
Quantify repairs using expert reports, drawings, measurements, and other data; enter organized quantities into the estimating spreadsheet.
Price line items using appropriate costing methods and document reasonable assumptions.
Set and adjust estimate burden mark‑ups and seek input regarding professional fees.
Review work product with the President or assigned expert, requesting input and ensuring buy‑in.
Perform research to support cost estimates, including internet pricing, subcontractor quotes, and prior estimates.
Document notes and research in an organized, searchable manner.
Maintain a clean, easily navigable server file for each assignment.
Cross‑check work with other consulting estimators and collaborate collegially with team members.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred, and/or 4+ years’ experience in the construction field with increasing responsibility, including estimating, project management, or similar tasks.
Contractor’s license or experience in construction defect litigation or forensic consulting is a plus but not required.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience conducting internet research.
Expertise in reading, understanding, and interpreting construction reports, plans, and specifications.
Ability to assess any aspect of the building process, analyze building systems, and understand construction failures.
Highly proficient verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to articulate thoughts clearly and compose professional documents.
Superior organization and attention to detail, producing quality work documents and maintaining impeccable documentation.
Strong project management, mathematical, and analytical skills.
Proven creative and conceptual thinking, problem‑solving skills, and intellectual curiosity.
Excellent organizational and multi‑tasking skills with a demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines.
Valid driver’s license.
Work Conditions
Indoor office environment.
Majority of work done in the office, primarily on computer and phone.
Fast pace with frequent, unscheduled interruptions.
Frequent meetings and telephone calls with staff.
Position Type
Full‑time position, Monday through Friday. Adjusted work schedule may be required; evening and weekend work possible as job duties demand.
Physical Demands
Mobility within the office.
Work using a computer and phone.
Ability to navigate around active construction project sites.
Travel
Regular travel via car or plane to visit project sites in various geographic locations.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Construction
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