Subject Matter Expert - Forensic Cost Engineering

Description

• Monitor own progress on assigned tasks or projects, and ensure work product produced by self is consistently high quality
• Manage multiple cost estimation related client matters which typically involve construction defect claims and disputes.
• Compose expert reports detailing cost estimating strategies/highlights and breakdown of cost allocation.
• Be aware of and perform own tasks in a manner that supports the organization’s vision and defined business objectives
• Meet or exceed defined individual average utilization goals as set forth by company leadership
• Perform quality control of all assigned service delivery and self-generated work product, maintaining an excellent reputation of quality
• Analyze construction plans, documents, and construction contracts to understand party responsibilities and allocate cost estimate line items to parties responsible for the alleged defect.
• Effectively coordinate with other team members as requested or assigned, able to provide highest levels of technical work product review
• Utilize multiple pricing databases (Xactimate/RS Means) to determine unit costs for repair work.
• Responsible for continued development and additional depth of knowledge within defined subject matter; proactively maintain awareness of changes and trends in defined area of expertise
• Conduct self and prioritize tasks to work toward achievement of defined profit objectives of assigned projects
• Cooperate in construction of strong cross-functional teams (support staff assignments of self) to achieve success in shared goals, understanding that multiple perspectives and talents build stronger teams and results
• Ensure consistent high quality on deliverables for all individual work product
• Perform/review electronic onscreen quantity takeoffs for accuracy and precision.
• Develop cost of repair estimates for scopes of work (typically cladding, framing, foundation, flatwork, civil, roofing, MEP, and interior scopes of work) based on engineering report recommendations for reconstruction projects.
• Testify as an expert witness in a court or arbitration regarding your cost estimating opinions in dispute resolution proceedings.
• Complete daily tasks consistent with contract requirements and proactively alert assigned Managing Director to any potential challenges or issues
• Attend site inspections of projects to document observable conditions.
• Ensure compliance of operations with all local, state and Federal (and International, if applicable) regulations, as well as compliance with company policy
• Collaborate with teams or other stakeholders to offer guidance and solve complex problems within area of expertise
• Support assigned Managing Director in monitoring of all relevant data related to own performance such as individual utilization rate vs target, client deadlines, accurate and timely timesheet data, etc.
• Provide feedback to project team leader in a manner that assists with rapid identification and escalation of any client, or technical or operational challenges

Requirements

• Prior experience as testifying Expert Witness in front of a court or arbitration for construction damages or cost related cases required.
• Knowledge of computer operations and standard software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, Adobe) required
• Proficiency in construction software (e.g., Xactimate, Bluebeam, RSMeans, On-Screen Takeoff, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated self-awareness and flexibility in working with a variety of personalities and work styles (colleagues, clients, Assigned Managing Director(s))
• Able to handle multiple priorities and perform consistently and positively under high stress conditions
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience
• Will consider previous expert witness experience in lieu of degree
• Bachelor’s and advanced degrees within a technical or engineering field (i.e.: Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, etc.).
• Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with co-workers and Supervisors, and clients, subcontractors, and vendors as assigned
• Travel, as necessary to support client, employee, and leadership needs.
• Experience in providing reliable work product review as assigned
• Working knowledge and ability to read and interpret construction drawings, understand construction means and methods and perform cost estimating for varying types residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated experience in business development, including client relationship management and proposal preparation. Ability to acquire new clients and/or have client following preferred.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance