Senior Structural Engineer – Forensics Position Available In Broward, Florida

Senior Structural Engineer – Forensics
Full-time
Company Description The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a global $150M professional services firm that offers integrated forensic consulting, expert witness services, construction project advisory, and compliance and regulatory consulting to a myriad of markets and industries. Our brand purpose is to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Join us if you are looking for a career that offers you a chance to love what you do, continuously learn, and take pride in your work. Job Description Senior Forensic Engineers are involved in a wide variety of tasks, including forensic investigations of residential, commercial, and/or mixed-use buildings, code research and construction document review, failure analysis, the scope of repair preparation, and report writing. These activities will generally be performed for both insurance property claims and construction defect litigation matters. Senior Forensic Engineers have cultivated a strong client following and excel at ongoing business development. Business Development, Leadership, Management Responsible for supporting assigned Director in meeting or exceeding the defined annual budget for the entire practice area/practice division (including proactive management of assigned resources to meet or exceed defined utilization targets, oversight of execution of profitable engagement work streams, and communication with clients as assigned or requested)
Responsible for managing and leading the execution of any new accounts and supporting the retaining and expansion of existing engagements to achieve sales goals Effectively delegate assignments to assigned direct reports, instruct and monitor progress, and ensure work product is consistently high quality
Support Director in proactive monitoring of all relevant data such as utilization, Accounts Receivable, discretionary spending, etc. Meet or exceed defined individual average utilization goals (and incorporating consideration of individual revenue targets) as set forth by company leadership
Directly manage, mentor and develop a team of assigned direct reports in a “lead by example” manner, with emphasis on creating a team and culture that is empowered to execute
Responsible for learning business development methodology and for being proactive in supporting assigned Director with drafts of relevant work documents (reports, presentations) or client communications
Travel throughout region to support client, employee, and leadership needs. Establish quality control of service delivery, maintaining an excellent reputation of quality
Lead and manage in a manner that assists with rapid identification and escalation to Director of any client, team member or operational challenges Operations Conduct forensic field inspections into the cause and origin of incidents related to residential and commercial property damage claims and/or construction or design defect claims (litigation)
Assess the condition of existing structures for prospective buyers/sellers/tenants
Inspect in-construction structures to prevent future claims/losses (loss control)
Research failures attributed to the building design or construction to determine cause and origin of incident
Develop detailed plan for remediation of loss: scope, schedule, budget
Develop expert investigative reports with detailed findings and plans for remediation for senior management review and client presentation
Plan and execute business development activities and presentations, including regular contact with existing and prospective clients in the region
Provide expert witness testimony for litigation cases
Lead and manage in support of strategic plans that align with the organization’s vision and defined business objectives Support construction of strong cross-functional teams to achieve success in shared goals, understanding that multiple perspectives and talents build stronger teams and results
Manage assigned projects consistent with contracts and proactively alert assigned Director to any potential challenges or issues Ensure compliance of operations with all local, state and Federal (and International, if applicable) regulations, as well as compliance with company policy Ensure consistent high quality on deliverables for the practice
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering field (i.e.: Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Geotechnical, etc.) or other advanced degrees as called for in area of specialization.
Minimum of 7 years’ industry experience
Professional Engineering (PE) license required, with multiple states preferred
Proven track record of customer relationship management and staff management and development
Demonstrated leadership skills
Ability to carry and operate a 24-foot extension ladder unassisted, walk on sloped roofs and uneven surfaces, and work in small spaces (attics, crawl spaces) Knowledge & Skills Strong knowledge of the residential (IRC), commercial (IBC) and existing (IEBC) I-codes
Understanding of wood, steel, concrete, and masonry structural framing and foundation components
Understanding of building envelope components preferred
Experience in providing reliable work product review for technical deliverables
Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with co-workers, clients, subcontractors, and vendors
Able to provide oversight and direction to assigned staff
Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Developing increased emotional intelligence to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals at all levels, both internally and externally
Able to handle multiple priorities and perform consistently and positively under high stress conditions
Knowledge of computer operations and standard software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, Adobe) required
Additional Information The Vertex Companies LLC is a dynamic growth focused organization committed to creating opportunities for our employees through continuous growth and success of the company. The successful candidate will share this commitment and will have the ability to contribute to our growth immediately. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-hybrid VERTEX offers a solid total compensation package including base salary and discretionary bonus plan. We also offer a robust benefits package including, healthcare (with multiple plan options) and dental; Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. We offer a 401k plan with immediate match and vesting, Flex Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and other perks. We provide a generous paid time off plan for eligible employees including 15 days of vacation, 64 hours of sick time, and 9.5 paid holidays (prorated for eligible part-time employees). Our “Lifetime of Learning” program also offers tuition reimbursement and additional support for pursuing advanced education, to help employees grow their skills and careers. VERTEX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you require assistance to complete any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at recruitingvertexeng.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that VERTEX does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, VERTEX will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, VERTEX explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of VERTEX.