Senior Structural Engineer - Boston, United States - The Vertex Companies

Description

Job Description

Forensic Structural Engineers areinvolved in a wide variety of tasks, including forensic investigations of residential, commercial, and/or mixed-use buildings, code research and construction document review, failure analysis, the scope of repair preparation, and report writing.

These activities will generally be performed for insurance property claims and construction defect litigation matters. Senior Forensic Engineers have cultivated a strong client following and excel at ongoing business development.


What you will be doing:
Conduct forensic field inspections into the cause and origin of incidents related to residential and commercial property damage claims and/or construction or design defect claims (litigation)

Assessing the condition of existing structures for prospective buyers/sellers/tenants

Inspecting in-construction structures to prevent future claims/losses (loss control)

Research failures attributed to the building design or construction to determine cause and origin of incident

Develop detailed plan for remediation of loss: scope, schedule, budget

Develop expert investigative reports with detailed findings and plans for remediation for senior management review and client presentation

Plan and executebusiness development activities and presentations, including regular contact with existing and prospective clients in the region

Provide expert witness testimony for litigation cases

Assisting in the training and mentoring of junior engineers

Ensure client satisfaction by meeting project on time and on budget expectations

Ensure all assignments are executed with technical proficiency, accuracy, and professionalism