Senior Consultant

Rimkus•Phoenix, AZ

13d•$125,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Rimkus is hiring a Senior Consultant to provide forensic consulting services requiring civil engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients. The role investigates residential, commercial, and industrial properties to determine the cause and origin of structural failures, construction defects, water intrusion, foundation and roof damage, retaining wall failures, and wind or earthquake damage. The position serves clients in the areas of residential and commercial structures, and knowledge of construction defects is a plus. The consultant conducts field investigations, gathers photographic evidence, documents site conditions, oversees field testing, and reviews historical documentation. They prepare scopes of work, budget estimates, schedules, proposals, and oral and written reports detailing causes of failure, extent of loss, repair scope, and recommended remediation. The role may also involve providing expert opinions and testimony in litigation, managing multiple projects, coordinating with other experts and support staff, and maintaining client relationships. Depending on location, additional licenses or certifications may be required. This is a hybrid position working from the field and a home office, with regular working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, including one hour for lunch. Overtime is required during some periods. The position involves up to 50% field work, with 0–5% out-of-area and overnight travel potentially required. Work takes place in offices and at client, industrial, construction, and residential sites.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or higher.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
2–10+ years of experience.
High analytical ability, attention to detail, and ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interact and communicate with internal and external clients at all levels.
Knowledge of computer software applications, including Microsoft Office and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to write scopes of work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, correspondence, and other technical documents.
Ability to respond to client inquiries and present information effectively to management, clients, public groups, and boards of directors.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including climbing ladders, walking on roofs, working in space-limited areas, wearing a tight-fitting respirator, and potentially shoveling debris, moving items, operating lifts, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of construction defects.
Project management and/or field investigation experience.

Responsibilities

Investigate and analyze residential, commercial, and industrial properties to resolve claims and legal matters.
Perform forensic assignments within civil engineering expertise according to an agreed scope of work and budget.
Determine the cause and origin of construction defects and structural failures through field investigations.
Prepare oral and written reports documenting causes of failure, extent of loss, repair scope, and recommended remediation.
Provide opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters when needed.
Manage multiple projects and coordinate with other experts and support staff to deliver client reports on time.
Ensure procedures are followed and check project safety features while work is being completed.
Use relevant equations, applications, figures, testing equipment, surveying techniques, and drafting or design software.
Follow land use laws and regulations.
Gather photographic evidence, document on-site conditions, oversee field testing, and review historical documentation.
Develop and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.
May supervise or evaluate associate team members.