Property Civil Structural Consultant

About the role

Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Our experts specialize in building envelope, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment. This is a hybrid position working from the field, and your home office!

Responsibilities

• Performs the investigation and analysis of residential, commercial, and industrial properties for the purpose of resolving claims and legal matters.
• Performs forensic assignments within the field of civil engineering expertise based upon a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the client in advance of performing the work.
• Study and determine the cause and origin of construction defects or structural failures.
• Prepare oral and written reports to document the causes of failure, extent of loss, associated repair scope, and recommended remediation.
• Provide opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters.
• Manage multiple projects, coordinating with other experts and support as needed to produce client reports in a timely manner.
• Ensure that procedures are being followed and check on safety features of the project during its completion.
• Use various equations, applications, and figures which may include chemical testing applications, drafting and design software, electrical testing devices and equipment, land surveying techniques, and others.
• Follow land use laws and regulations.
• Initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.

Requirements

• B.S. Civil Engineering Required or higher
• P.E. Required
• 2-10+ years of experience in Project Management and/or Field Investigation Experience preferred

Skills and Abilities

• High level of analytical skills
• Ability to interact and communicate with clients at all levels
• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports and legal documents
• Ability to write scopes-of-work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents
• Ability to present information to top management, clients, public groups and/or boards of directors

Qualifications

• Must have high level of analytical skills
• Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels
• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software
• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports and legal documents
• Must be able to write scopes-of-work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents
• Must be able to present information to top management, clients, public groups and/or boards of directors

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home