Forensic Consultant

Job Summary

At LERCH BATES, we are seeking a highly skilled Forensic Consultant to join our team. As a Forensic Consultant, you will be responsible for conducting on-site investigations and field reviews of existing buildings to identify areas of risk and provide recommendations for repairs. You will also participate in the preparation of construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents, and conduct drawing, detail, and specification reviews. Additionally, you will oversee the work of technicians and specialists performing field reviews and provide technical/directional advice and review site visit reports for consistency and technical accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct on-site investigations and field reviews of existing buildings to identify areas of risk and provide recommendations for repairs.
Participate in the preparation of construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
Conduct drawing, detail, and specification reviews.
Oversee the work of technicians and specialists performing field reviews and provide technical/directional advice and review site visit reports for consistency and technical accuracy.
Assume full managerial responsibility for all aspects of the project: scope, schedule, design, budget, quality, staff, execution, and budgets.
Act as a trusted advisor to clients and prospective clients; own and develop the client relationship.
Explore and capitalize on opportunities to enhance service with or upsell existing clients and projects.
Proactively keep clients and stakeholders informed of project status and changes.
Perform project tracking and quality control, including regular project status reviews of actual vs. planned, facilitating project status and review meetings internally and with the client, take appropriate actions to address variance to project plan, follow standardized procedures for change orders and all LERCH BATES processes/procedures.
Manage time, budgets, resources, and schedules effectively using the department tools.
Ensure personal utilization and direct report consistently meets established goals.
As applicable, manage direct reports, including but not limited to training & mentoring, reviewing reports, managing schedules, regular 1:1's, and developing and leading 90-day and annual reviews.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline: Civil, Structural, Construction, Architecture.
P.E./AIA or another relevant Licensure.
A minimum 5 years of experience in the architecture, engineering, and/or construction industry.
A strong understanding of residential, commercial, or institutional building design and construction.
Knowledge of building enclosure design principles.
An ability to communicate complex technical information and build rapport with clients, contractors, sub-contractors, employees, and other industry stakeholders via written & verbal reports and presentations.
Technical competency and an ability to effectively communicate and build rapport with clients, co-workers, and sub-contractors.
Excellent skills in technical writing and communication.
Flexible, responsive, and confident multi-tasking skills.
An ability to work independently, handle multiple deadlines, and accommodate shifting priorities.
An ability to lead and contribute to the team in a collaborative, interactive environment.
A demonstrated commitment to quality, organization, meticulous attention to detail, and consistency in work product.
Previous experience working for a contractor for structural, building envelope, commercial roofing, and/or waterproofing projects.
Previous experience working with project accounting and budget management.
Proficiency in one or more design/modeling software programs, including AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Revit, WUFI, THERM, etc. (preferred).

Why work with LERCH BATES?

At LERCH BATES, we offer a competitive compensation package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee stock ownership program, generous PTO, incentive compensation bonus, 401(k) with up to 6% employer match, FSA and HSA, charitable paid time off, birthday bonus, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and learning and development opportunities.

Be more than just an employee...

Lerch Bates is 100% employee-owned. Our employee-owners bring a distinct 'we own what we do' brand of technical consulting to every project and partnership. When you work with us, you join a company with an ownership mindset. Expect responsibility, service, and performance in everything we do.

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