Forensic Architect

Pete Fowler Construction Services•San Juan Capistrano, CA

18h

About The Position

The Technical Consultant-Architect assists Technical Experts in systematically creating and presenting fast, cost-effective solutions to building problems. The role involves inspecting structures and documenting conditions, analyzing construction and legal documents, researching codes and construction practices, preparing cost estimates and technical reports, and communicating findings to clients and colleagues. The successful candidate demonstrates integrity, professionalism, strong communication skills, the ability to understand and explain complex construction issues, and a desire to grow into a Technical Expert role.

Requirements

Valid, current architectural license from a state licensing board.
10 years of construction experience, or a combination of education and field experience.
Experience acting as a self-directed, independent leader.
Proficiency in reading blueprints and architectural drawings.
Excellent organization, planning, and written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate solutions through actionable information and recommendations.
Ability to perform the physical requirements needed to conduct onsite inspections.
Intermediate-to-advanced computer skills, including proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, email, and internet research tools.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of building sciences.
Engineering registration, contractor license(s), and/or inspection certification(s).
Strong project management skills and experience.

Responsibilities

Attend site investigations to inspect structures and conditions.
Document inspections with photographs, notes, diagrams, and checklists, and prepare inspection summary narratives.
Review, analyze, summarize, and demonstrate understanding of construction documents, including proposals, architectural drawings, contracts and subcontracts, schedules, change orders, and daily logs.
Review, analyze, summarize, and demonstrate understanding of legal documents, including summons, complaints, motions, demands, depositions, and expert reports.
Research and gather data on building codes, standards of care, construction best practices, and related topics.
Use PFCS systems to organize analysis clearly, concisely, and verifiably, and prepare analytical deliverables for clients according to project objectives.
Prepare scopes of work, cost estimates, cost analyses, cost comparisons, and requests for proposal as required.
Present site observations, document analysis, and cost estimates to Technical Experts.
Develop hypotheses about causes and organize them using PFCS systems in a clear, concise, and verifiable manner.
Determine report content and flow according to project objectives and collaborate with Project Coordinators to ensure reports adhere to PFCS standards.
Attend client meetings and mediations to gather project information or present PFCS work.
Document meeting notes and use PFCS systems to communicate actions as required.
Track time billed to clients on every project and maintain billable-hour targets and monthly goals.
Collaborate with management to set quarterly professional development goals aligned with departmental and company objectives, and pursue those goals within the designated timeframe.