Senior Structural Engineer - Forensics

OverviewThe Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a global $150M professional services firm that offers integrated forensic consulting, expert witness services, construction project advisory, and compliance and regulatory consulting to a myriad of markets and industries. Our brand purpose is to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Join us if you are looking for a career that offers you a chance to love what you do, continuously learn, and take pride in your work.Our Forensic team is a collaborative group of architects, engineers, fire investigators, and building consultants who provide expert analysis for clients including insurance firms, law firms, developers, and property owners. We work on complex projects involving property damage, construction defects, and design errors, with a strong pipeline of challenging assignments across industries.ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development, Leadership, ManagementResponsible for supporting assigned Director in meeting or exceeding the defined annual budget for the entire practice area/practice division (including proactive management of assigned resources to meet or exceed defined utilization targets, oversight of execution of profitable engagement workstreams, and communication with clients as assigned or requested)Responsible for managing and leading the execution of any new accounts and supporting the retaining and expansion of existing engagements to achieve sales goalsEffectively delegate assignments to assigned direct reports, instruct and monitor progress, and ensure work product is consistently high qualitySupport Director in proactive monitoring of all relevant data such as utilization, Accounts Receivable, discretionary spending, etc.Meet or exceed defined individual average utilization goals (and incorporating consideration of individual revenue targets) as set forth by company leadershipDirectly manage, mentor and develop a team of assigned direct reports in a “lead by example” manner, with emphasis on creating a team and culture that is empowered to executeResponsible for learning business development methodology and for being proactive in supporting assigned Director with drafts of relevant work documents (reports, presentations) or client communicationsTravel throughout region to support client, employee, and leadership needsEstablish quality control of service delivery, maintaining an excellent reputation of qualityLead and manage in a manner that assists with rapid identification and escalation to Director of any client, team member or operational challengesOperationsConduct forensic field inspections into the cause and of incidents related to residential and commercial property damage claims and/or construction or design defect claims (litigation)Assess the condition of existing structures for prospective buyers/sellers/tenantsInspect in-construction structures to prevent future claims/losses (loss control)Research failures attributed to the building design or construction to determine cause and incidentDevelop detailed plan for remediation of loss: scope, schedule, budgetDevelop expert investigative reports with detailed findings and plans for remediation for senior management review and client presentationPlan and execute business development activities and presentations, including regular contact with existing and prospective clients in the regionProvide expert witness testimony for litigation casesLead and manage in support of strategic plans that align with the organization’s vision and defined business objectivesSupport construction of strong cross-functional teams to achieve success in shared goals, understanding that multiple perspectives and talents build stronger teams and resultsManage assigned projects consistent with contracts and proactively alert assigned Director to any potential challenges or issuesEnsure compliance of operations with all local, state and Federal (and International, if applicable) regulations, as well as compliance with company policyEnsure consistent high quality on deliverables for the practiceOther duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering field (i.e.: Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Geotechnical, etc.) or other advanced degrees as called for in area of specialization.Minimum of 7 years’ industry experienceProfessional Engineering (PE) license required, with multiple statesProven track record of customer relationship management and staff management and developmentDemonstrated leadership skillsAbility to carry and operate a 24-foot extension ladder unassisted, walk on sloped roofs and uneven surfaces, and work in small spaces (attics, crawl spaces)Knowledge & SkillsStrong knowledge of the residential (IRC), commercial (IBC) and existing (IEBC) I-codesUnderstanding of wood, steel, concrete, and masonry structural framing and foundation componentsUnderstanding of building envelope componentsExperience in providing reliable work product review for technical deliverablesAble to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with co-workers, clients, subcontractors, and vendorsAble to provide oversight and direction to assigned staffStrong leadership, communication and organizational skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsDeveloping increased emotional intelligence to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals at all levels, both internally and externallyAble to handle multiple priorities and perform consistently and positively under high stress conditionsKnowledge of computer operations and standard software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, Adobe) requiredAdditional InformationThe Vertex Companies LLC is a dynamic growth focused organization committed to creating opportunities for our employees through continuous growth and success of the company. The successful candidate will share this commitment and will have the ability to contribute to our growth immediately.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.VERTEX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.If you require assistance to complete any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at . #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17