General Contractor - Cincinnati (GC or PE Required)

Overview

Investigate construction issues, assess costs, and deliver expert reports.

Key Responsibilities

• site investigation
• cost estimation
• compliance review
• cost breakdown
• scope review
• stakeholder collaboration

Tasks

-Perform on-site investigations, review contracts and legal documents, and meticulously report findings. -Develop and present clear, concise, and defensible opinions. -Analyze market trends, current material prices, and labor rates to ensure accurate cost estimates. -Review work performed to determine if it meets applicable industry standards, codes, means, and methods. -Virtual and in-person collaboration with project managers, clients, and attorneys, including depositions and trials. -Based in Cincinnati, this position is working from home when not conducting several site visits per week to assess project conditions, verify/establish measurements, etc., mostly day trips. -Thoroughly review scopes of work prepared by various parties, including competing estimates, photographs, engineering reports, and specifications, to determine the cost of repairs. -Break down project costs into detailed categories like labor, materials, equipment, permits, and contingencies. -Conduct thorough investigations and evaluations of construction concerns and problems, including active or completed construction projects.

Requirements

• communication
• construction knowledge
• rs means
• xactimate
• project management
• pe license

What You Bring

-Clear and effective communication with clients, project managers, and attorneys. -Thorough understanding of construction methods, materials, and industry standards. -Expertise in using construction estimating software (i.e., RS Means, Xactimate) to generate accurate cost breakdowns. -Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple investigations simultaneously. -Professional Engineer (PE) license or General Contractor (GC) license. -Ability to analyze project documents and accurately delineate scopes of work and duties. -10+ years of experience.

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About Rimkus

-Began as a home-based forensic engineering consultancy by chemical engineer Robert E. Rimkus. -Over four decades, expanded into a global network. -Financially backed by private equity partner HGGC since 2024. -Typical projects include double-deck tunnel assessments, run-of-river hydro plants, and other engineering challenges. -Core specialisms include forensic analysis of failures, built-environment consulting, expert witness services, and laboratory testing. -Standout capabilities include human performance labs, materials failure labs, forensic meteorology tools, and product safety testing. -Strategic acquisitions—like CCi in 2021—broadened its reach into building consulting and claims support. -Noteworthy for its in-house WeatherPath™ app, wildfire preparedness guidance, and forensic fire & explosion investigation teams. -Work bridges technical consulting, legal dispute resolution, construction oversight, and scientific testing, serving insurers, law firms, governments, and corporates.

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