Forensic Architect

Intro / Job Brief

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.