Rimkus Consulting Group-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Charlottesville, VA
1,001-5,000 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Provides forensic consulting services requiring Civil Engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients. Assesses and determines the cause and origin of structural failures and/or damage, building envelope failures and/or damage, construction defects, and the extent and repairability of such failures and/or damage. Provides oral and written reports of findings and, when needed, expert testimony. Manages multiple projects. Although this position is remote, the candidate will travel locally and regionally approximately 50% of the time, with less than 5% of the time spent on overnight travel. The candidate must reside in or around Richmond, VA.

  • Performs the investigation and analysis of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to resolve claims and legal matters.
  • Performs forensic assignments within the field of civil engineering expertise based upon a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the client in advance of performing the work.
  • Field Investigations: Study and determine the cause and origin of construction defects or structural failures and/or damage, building envelope failures and/or damage, as well as determine the extent and repairability of such failures and/or damage.
  • Gather photographic evidence, conduct on-site investigations to document conditions, conduct in-person and/or telephone interviews, oversee field testing, review construction and/or design drawings, contracts, and/or specifications, and review historical documentation.
  • Preparation of oral and written reports to document the causes of failure and/or damage, extent of loss, associated repair scope, and recommended remediation.
  • Provide opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters.
  • Manage multiple projects, coordinating with other experts and support as needed to produce client reports in a timely manner.
  • Ensure that the procedure is followed and perform safety and due diligence of the project when it is being completed.
  • Ability to initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.
  • B.S. Civil Engineering degree or higher.
  • P.E. required.
  • 2-10+ years of experience.
  • Project Management and/or Field Investigation preferred.
  • Depending on location, other licenses or certifications may be required.
  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage
  • Employer-matching 401(k) plans
  • Opportunities for advancement
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