Director, Construction Consulting

DBI Consultants • Los Angeles, CA

18h • $145,000 - $195,000

About The Position

Bring clarity to complex losses. Lead with expertise. Deliver solutions that matter. DBI Consultants specializes in evaluating damaged structures and providing independent, defensible insights to insurance and legal clients. Our mission: deliver clarity, accuracy, and industry-leading expertise when it matters most. We are seeking a Director, Construction Consulting to lead consulting teams, oversee complex projects, and elevate the quality of our deliverables. This is a strategic, high-impact role for a seasoned construction expert who thrives in both the field and the boardroom.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10–15+ years of experience leading construction or building consulting projects.
• Strong estimating and project management expertise (Xactimate, Bluebeam, P6 or MS Project).
• Ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and communicate findings clearly.
• Comfortable working in the field—including roofs, heights, tight spaces, and post-loss environments.
• Motivated, analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about construction principles.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel ~30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of construction consultants on property damage evaluations.
• Oversee project scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables from start to finish.
• Provide expert analysis, estimates, and written reports that support high-value client decisions.
• Build strong relationships with clients, field staff, and third-party consultants.
• Resolve complex technical issues, identify risks, and ensure accurate, defensible findings.
• Drive consistency in estimating, workflow, documentation, and quality standards.
• Support company initiatives and continuously improve processes, tools, and team capabilities.
• Represent DBI with professionalism, integrity, and strong communication during site visits, client updates, and negotiations.

Benefits

• Meaningful, technically challenging work that influences major insurance and legal outcomes.
• A culture grounded in clarity, integrity, and client connection.
• Opportunity to shape team standards, mentor experts, and impact business initiatives.
• Work that blends field expertise with high-level strategic thinking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager