Forensic Structural Engineer - Charlotte, NC area

Overview

Provides forensic consulting services requiring structural engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients. Assesses and determines the cause and origin of structural failures and / or damage, building envelope failures and / or damage, and construction defects, as well as determine the extent and repairability of such failures and / or damage. Provides oral and written reports of findings and, when needed, expert testimony. Manages multiple projects.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs the investigation and analysis of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to resolve claims and legal matters.
• Performs forensic assignments within the field of structural engineering expertise based upon a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the client in advance of performing the work.
• Field Investigations : Study and determine the cause and origin of construction defects or structural failures and / or damage, building envelope failures and / or damage, as well as determine the extent and repairability of such failures and / or damage. This includes gathering photographic evidence, conducting investigations to document on-site conditions, in-person and / or telephone interviews, overseeing field testing, reviewing construction and / or design drawings, contracts, or specifications, and / or reviewing historical documentation.
• Preparation of oral and written reports to document the causes of failure and / or damage, extent of loss, associated repair scope, and recommended remediation are essential as is providing opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters.
• Manages multiple projects, coordinating with other experts and supports as needed to produce client reports in a timely manner.
• Ensures that procedure is followed and performs safety and due diligence of the project when it is being completed.
• Ability to initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.

Required Experience, Education and Certifications

Required Skills and Abilities

Physical Demands, Overtime, and Travel Requirements

Physical Demands

Overtime

Travel Requirements

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THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT OR A GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.

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