Forensic Architect

About the role

The role of a Forensic Architect is to assist Technical Experts in systematically creating and presenting the fastest and most cost-effective solutions to building problems. The right candidate for this position will demonstrate:

• Integrity, professionalism, and the drive to do quality work
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Aptitude in understanding, summarizing, and explaining complex construction issues
• Desire to learn and grow into the role of Technical Expert

Responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Building Inspection and Property Condition Assessment
  • Attend site investigations to inspect structures and conditions.
  • Rigorously document with photographs, notes, diagrams and checklists.
  • Prepare inspection summary narratives.
• Document Analysis
  • Review, analyze, summarize, and demonstrate understanding of: Construction documents (proposals, architectural drawings, contracts / subcontracts, schedules, change orders, daily logs, etc.) Legal documents (summons, complaints, motions, demands, depositions, expert reports, etc.)
  • Conduct research and gather data on building codes, standards of care, construction best practices, etc.
  • Utilize PFCS systems to organize analysis in a clear, concise, and verifiable manner.
  • Prepare deliverable output of analyses for clients, as determined by project objective.
• Cost Estimating / Cost Analysis
  • Prepare scopes of work and cost estimates.
  • Prepare cost analyses and / or cost comparisons.
  • Prepare requests for proposal as required.
• Preparation of Technical Reports
  • Present site observations, document analysis, and cost estimates to Technical Experts.
  • Hypothesize causes and utilize PFCS systems to organize and structure hypotheses in a clear, concise, and verifiable manner.
  • Determine content and flow of reports according to project objective.
  • Collaborate with Project Coordinators to deliver reports that adhere to PFCS standards.
• Client Meetings
  • Attend meetings and mediations with clients and others to gather project information or present PFCS work.
  • Document meeting notes and utilize PFCS systems to communicate actions as required.
• Billing
  • Track time billed to clients on each and every project.
  • Maintain billable hour targets and monthly goals.
• Professional Development
  • Collaborate with management to set quarterly professional development goals aligned with departmental and company objectives.
  • Actively pursue these goals within the designated timeframe, ensuring acquired skills contribute to achieving company targets.

Qualifications

• Valid, current architectural license from state licensing board.
• 10 years of construction experience, or a combination of education and field experience.
• Experience acting as a self-directed, independent leader.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and architectural drawings.
• Excellent organization, planning, and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate solutions by way of actionable information and recommendations.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements needed to conduct onsite inspections.
• Intermediate-advanced computer skills, including proficiency in MS Word/Excel/Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Email, and Internet Research Tools.
• Knowledge of Building Sciences is preferred.
• Engineering registration, contractor license(s), and/or inspection certification(s) is preferred.
• Strong project management skills and experience is preferred.