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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in forensic consulting within civil engineering, focusing on structural failure analysis, project management, and effective communication with clients. Proficient in preparing detailed reports and providing expert testimony in legal matters.
Highest-signal resume keywords
B.S. Civil Engineering DegreeP.E. License5+ Years ExperienceProject ManagementField Investigation
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Forensic AnalysisStructural Failure AssessmentReport WritingData AnalysisConstruction Defect Evaluation
Soft Skills
Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalytical Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office ApplicationsComputer-Assisted Engineering Software
Certifications & Qualifications
P.E. LicenseOther Relevant Licenses or Certifications
Industry Keywords
Forensic ConsultingInsurance ClaimsLegal MattersConstruction IndustryBuilding Envelope Failures
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide forensic consulting services requiring civil engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients
- Assess and determine the cause and origin of structural failures, building envelope failures, construction defects, and related damage
- Determine the extent and repairability of failures and damage
- Investigate and analyze residential, commercial, and industrial properties to resolve claims and legal matters
- Perform forensic assignments according to agreed scopes of work and budgets
- Conduct field investigations and document on-site conditions
- Gather photographic evidence and conduct in-person and telephone interviews
- Oversee field testing
- Review construction and design drawings, contracts, specifications, and historical documentation
- Prepare oral and written reports documenting causes of failure, extent of loss, repair scope, and recommended remediation
- Provide opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters
- Manage multiple projects and coordinate with other experts and support staff
- Ensure procedures, safety, and due diligence are followed
- Initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships
- Travel up to 50% locally/regionally, with less than 5% out-of-area and overnight travel potentially required
Requirements
What you’ll need- B.S. Civil Engineering degree or higher
- P.E. required in the state of employment or the ability to obtain it quickly
- 5+ years of experience
- Project Management and/or Field Investigation preferred
- Other licenses or certifications may be required depending on location
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- High level of analytical skills and continual attention to detail
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to interact and communicate with internal and external clients at all levels
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports, and legal documents
- Ability to write scopes-of-work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents
- Ability to respond to internal and external client inquiries
- Ability to present information to top management, clients, public groups, and boards of directors
- Ability to work regular hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
- Ability to work required overtime
- Ability to perform physical site-inspection duties, including walking sloped roofs, climbing ladders, entering attics, and crawling under homes and tunnels
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Valid ability to drive a motor vehicle to job sites
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary
- Bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Employer-matching 401(k)
- Retirement plan (401k, IRA)
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, and public holidays)
- Family leave (maternity, paternity)
- Training and development
- Opportunities for advancement
- Work from home