Forensic Civil/Structural Construction Expert - Charleston, SC

Rimkus•Charleston, SC

About The Position

Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference! Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment. NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company! We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities and a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer-matching 401(k), and opportunities for advancement! Overview: The ideal candidate for this position will provide evaluation and analysis of: · Construction accidents · Construction defects · Professional liability claims · Builders risk · Vibration claims · Construction equipment failures · Crane and rigging failure and accidents · Construction surety bond claims · Standard of care · Subcontractor default · Forensic delay In addition, the candidate will deliver forensic consulting services requiring civil/structural engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients. They will be tasked with assessing and determining the cause and origin of structural failures and/or damage, building envelope failures and/or damage, construction delays, and construction defects, as well as determining the extent and repairability of such failures and/or damage. The candidate will also provide oral and written reports of findings and, when needed, expert testimony and will be managing multiple projects.

Requirements

Civil or Structural Engineering degree or higher required.
A South Carolina Professional Engineering license is required, or the ability to obtain it quickly.
5+ years of experience.
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
Must have a high level of analytical skills. Work requires continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Must know a variety of computer software applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Office applications, estimating software, and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret construction documents, contracts, specifications, standard scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to write scopes of work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, repair estimates, and other technical documents.
Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients. Capable of effectively presenting information to leadership, clients, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Nice To Haves

General Contractor license preferred.
NCEES record preferred.
Construction Management and/or Field Investigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform the investigation and analysis of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to resolve client questions regarding claims and legal matters.
Perform forensic assignments within the field of civil/structural 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.
Study and determine the cause and origin of construction defects, delays, or structural failures and/or damage and building envelope failures and/or damage, as well as determine the extent and repairability of such failures and/or damage. This includes gathering photographic evidence, conducting on-site investigations to document conditions, conducting in-person and/or telephone interviews, overseeing field testing, reviewing construction and/or design drawings, contracts, and/or specifications, and reviewing historical documentation.
Preparing oral and written reports to document the causes of delay, failure, and/or damage, extent of loss, associated repair scope, estimated damages, and recommended remediation is essential, as is providing opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters.
Manage multiple projects, coordinating with other experts and supporting as needed to produce client reports promptly.
Ability to initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.