Forensic Architect

Intro / Job Brief

The Forensic Architect works with others on our Technical and Project Teams 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Hypothese 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.