Engineering Director

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and perform complex forensic engineering investigations involving structural distress, building envelope failures, construction defects, water intrusion, corrosion, code-related issues, and related property damage claims.
• Provide full-cycle support from assignment intake through deficiency identification, field investigation, technical analysis, report preparation, repair recommendations, client presentations, and project closeout so clients receive a clear path forward.
• Apply sound engineering judgment consistent with applicable codes, standards, accepted engineering practices, and m2e quality expectations to determine causation and evaluate the extent of damage.
• Plan and oversee site investigations, field observations, destructive testing, data collection, and documentation needed to support clear, defensible technical conclusions.
• Prepare, review, and finalize accurate, organized, and persuasive engineering reports, expert opinions, scopes of repair, and other client deliverables.
• Serve as Engineer of Record when applicable, particularly for repair, restoration, and remediation design.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with motivated, organized, and efficient execution, ensuring assignments are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with company standards.
• Define project scope, prepare proposals, manage budgets and schedules, and communicate proactively so clients and internal teams remain aligned throughout each engagement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to attorneys, insurance carriers, property managers, owners, developers, and other stakeholders by communicating findings clearly, objectively, and professionally.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, expert findings, and practical recommendations that help clients make informed decisions and move matters forward with confidence.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to Project Engineers, Consultants, and Technicians, and assist with training, onboarding, and development of junior staff.

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Architectural, or related Engineering discipline required; Master's degree preferred.
• Active Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required; ability to obtain additional state licensure is preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, including meaningful experience in forensic investigations, failure analysis, building envelope assessments, construction defects, repair/restoration design, or related consulting services.
• Demonstrated success managing complex technical projects, client relationships, budgets, and deliverables in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Experience supporting team leadership, project oversight, departmental operations, and staff development.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, construction methods, and accepted engineering practices.
• Experience working with attorneys, insurance carriers, property managers, owners, developers, contractors, and other stakeholders is strongly preferred.
• Testimony, expert witness, or litigation support experience is preferred.
• Contractor license (GC or trade-specific) preferred.
• Additional certifications such as OSHA 10, swing stage, or other relevant field/safety credentials are a plus.
• Valid Florida Driver's License and ability to travel to job sites as needed.

Minimum Experience

• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, including design, forensic consulting, project leadership, and client-facing technical responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience supporting team leadership, operational performance, and execution of complex assignments in a deadline-driven environment.

Skills and Abilities

• English proficiency: fluent in speaking, reading, understanding, interpreting content, and writing professional technical communications.
• Exceptional technical judgment and analytical ability, including the ability to investigate complex failures, determine causation, and develop clear, practical recommendations.
• Strong knowledge of construction inspection principles, architecture and building systems design, project plans and specifications, and the evaluation of change orders.
• Ability to provide full-cycle support on assignments while keeping work product organized, efficient, and aligned with deadlines, budgets, and client expectations.
• Strong project management skills, including preparation and administration of assigned projects and corresponding budgets, with demonstrated fiscal responsibility.
• Ability to allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner and continuously look for more efficient ways to deliver quality results.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and client service skills, including the ability to explain technical issues clearly and give clients a clear path forward.
• Motivated, organized, and accountable approach to project execution, team leadership, and follow-through.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and meet deliverables under deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Commitment to m2e's core values: do what's right, work together, grow together, own it, and do your best.