Company Overview
The company has over 30 years of experience in the residential engineering, construction and insurance industry. Headquartered out of North Carolina the company specializes in forensic engineering for primarily residential and commercial properties, they cover a range of investigations from small scale roofing investigations all the way to major CAT response. With near enough a century of experience between their management team and thousands of investigations under their belt, they're undoubtedly one of the premier Forensic firms nationally.
The Opportunity
The company is seeking a highly motivated forensic engineer to join them as a Midwest regional manager. Although based in the South, the company services a range of clients in the Midwest and are seeking a leader to further build out their presence in the Midwest. If you are an experienced forensic engineer who is keen to grow out your client base and have a tangible impact on the progression of a well regarded and dynamic forensics company, this is the role for you.
Role and Responsibilities
- Fieldwork to document as-built conditions and extent of damage to structures as a result of natural (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and/or human induced origins (design and construction errors/omissions). Natural events can include large catastrophes such as regional floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, freeze and earthquakes.
- Evaluate conceptual and detailed repair estimates for scope and pricing accuracy.
- Understanding of historical data and pricing for the development and or evaluation of repair and replacement cost estimates.
- Assess site exposures/construction risks and be able to appropriately analyze cost and reflect these in an estimate.
- Identify costs and associated potential hidden exposure/risk to develop rough order of magnitude cost estimates.
- Assist in the preparation of work scopes, instructions to bidders, bid forms or solicitation of relevant information, as needed.
- Perform research to support opinions.
- Communicate with Clients, interface with Governing Officials, Contractors and Consultants.
- Retention and development of Client relationships.
- Willing to travel, as needed, on short notice at times
Qualifications
- Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer
- 7+ years' experience in Forensic Engineering, residential investigation preferrable
- Experience providing litigation support services required - Expert Witness/Trial Testimony experience a huge plus.
- Willingness to travel 2 days a week, during busy periods could be more - proximity to an airport is crucial
Benefits
- Base Salary - $120,000 - $150,000
- Potential for ownership sub one year in the business
- Competitive healthcare, 401k and bonus package
