Senior Managing Consultant (Cost Estimating Engineer)

Engineering Systems • St. Petersburg, FL

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About The Position

ESi Engineering Systems Inc. is an engineering and scientific investigation and failure analysis firm. Its Civil and Structural team evaluates, investigates, and restores structures and sites through inspections, engineering analysis, and research. This Senior Managing Consultant role focuses on forensic investigations, expert analysis, and construction-cost consulting. The consultant will apply hands-on construction and restoration project experience to investigate claims, disputes, and failures, assess construction costs and property damage, and communicate findings through reports, presentations, and testimony. The work involves collaboration with ESi’s multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists nationwide, along with opportunities to develop a client base and book of business.

The consultant manages project planning, staffing, budgets, schedules, technical review, and delivery, while advising project personnel and mentoring earlier-career employees. The role also participates in business development and professional development. Work is performed in office and field environments, including construction sites, industrial settings, and damaged or compromised structures. Occasional national travel is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field.
• 10 or more years of experience in construction cost estimating, building damage mitigation, large-scale investigations, project management, and technical report writing and preparation.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating construction and building damage, such as fire, water, or storm loss, across a wide range of structure types, including residential, commercial, educational, healthcare, and hospitality properties.
• Experience with construction cost-estimating software, such as Xactimate.
• Ability to interact professionally with clients and develop business internally and externally.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Intermediate skills in graphics programs, Internet browsers, and database programs.
• Availability for occasional travel as part of the national practice.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Certification in construction cost-estimating software.
• Experience preparing technical reports and providing expert testimony.
• Multidisciplinary project management experience.
• Windows Operating System experience.

Responsibilities

• Author high-quality technical reports.
• Conduct well-developed and well-prepared client presentations.
• Testify in court or provide depositions when requested by clients.
• Establish work plans, staffing, and budgets for project phases, and arrange for assignment of project personnel.
• Outline work plans with project staff and assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Direct and coordinate projects within prescribed schedules and budget scopes.
• Provide technical advice to project personnel and help resolve problems.
• Seek technical advice and oversight from more experienced consultants when necessary.
• Coordinate appropriate internal project technical reviews.
• Work with Business Development to identify potential clients and strategies for building the client base.
• Participate in business development activities, including client meetings, presentations, and appropriate conferences.
• Mentor earlier-career employees in their growth and development.
• Pursue professional development in skills, experience, and industry reputation.
• Develop a client base and book of business.
• Conduct site inspections, analyze project documentation, and assess construction progress and property damage.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, voluntary life insurance, and universal life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Pet insurance.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO), with employees encouraged to take 20 days of paid time off per year.
• 10 paid holidays: 9 standard holidays and 1 floating holiday.
• Work/life balance in a collaborative working environment.
• Wellness reimbursement.
• Career growth and continuing education opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunity.

What This Job Offers

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