Civil Engineer - Construction Management

Robson Forensic • Las Vegas, NV

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Robson Forensic is seeking a Professional Engineer with at least 15 years of hands-on construction management experience to investigate construction incidents and determine why they occurred. The role applies construction management expertise and knowledge of construction site safety to forensic casework. Prior forensic experience is not required; Robson Forensic provides training in forensic work and expert witness services.

The position involves investigating incidents, analyzing construction site procedures and standards, preparing clear and scientifically sound reports, and providing expert testimony. Work includes critically assessing decision-making, operational procedures, and standards of care in incidents and disputes. Approximately 20% of the role involves travel for training, inspections, and sworn testimony at depositions or trials. The remainder consists of investigation, analysis, and report writing, both independently and collaboratively. Experts manage a portfolio of 50–70 projects or clients and work with a firm of more than 100 scientists, engineers, and other professionals. The position is hybrid in Las Vegas or Reno, Nevada.

Requirements

• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• At least 15 years of hands-on construction management experience, including commercial construction.
• Experience with quality control and safety issues on construction sites.
• Thorough working knowledge of contracts, means and methods, scheduling, estimating, and subcontractor management.
• Excellent technical, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, objective evidence for non-technical audiences.
• Clean background screen.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in single-family construction.
• Experience in high-rise construction.
• Experience in industrial construction.
• Experience in land development.
• Experience in heavy/highway construction.
• Prior forensic experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate construction incidents.
• Analyze construction site procedures using knowledge of applicable standards and practices.
• Assess decision-making, operational procedures, and standards of care in incidents and disputes.
• Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
• Provide expert testimony at depositions or trials.
• Travel for training, inspections, and sworn testimony.
• Manage a portfolio of 50–70 projects or clients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior