Architect

Career-Collective; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Career-Collective in Tukwila, WA is seeking a seasoned Forensic Architect/Engineer to lead investigations of residential and commercial properties, determine causes of damage, and prepare comprehensive forensic architectural reports for clients. The role requires extensive construction knowledge, project oversight, and the ability to travel locally and nationally as needed.

You will manage multiple projects, review technical publications, apply codes and standards, and communicate findings to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering.
• 10+ years of architectural experience.
• Registered Architect license in Hawaii.
• Experience with premises and walking surface investigations, including product defect cases.
• Ability to inspect homes, roofs and crawlspaces.
• Working knowledge of building structures and the construction process.
• Experience writing technical reports.
• Project management experience.
• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Forensic Consultant for projects.
• Conduct residential/commercial forensic investigations.
• Investigate/assess damages due to catastrophes or normal environmental conditions.
• Research technical publications in support of evaluations.
• Apply architecture principles and practices in accordance with codes and industry standards.
• Have working knowledge of testing and evaluation standards.
• Prepare forensic architectural reports stating cause and origin of damage to clients.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Write proposals.
• Write scopes of repair.
• Communicate project updates and timelines to staff and clients.
• Travel locally and nationally on occasion.

Skills

Project management

Supervisory experience

Technical report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serve as Forensic Consultant
• Conduct residential/commercial forensic investigations
• Investigate/assess damages due to catastrophes or normal environmental conditions (storm damage, hurricanes, floods, marine environment, )
• Research technical publications and literature in support of evaluations
• Apply architecture principles and practices in accordance with codes and industry standards
• Working knowledge of testing and evaluation standards
• Prepare forensic architectural reports stating cause and origin of damage to clients
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Write proposals
• Write scopes of repair
• Communicate project updates and timelines to staff and clients
• Travel locally and nationally on occasion

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering
• 10+ years of architectural experience
• Registered Architect license in Hawaii
• Experience with premises and walking surface investigations, including product defect cases
• Ability to inspect homes, roofs and crawlspaces
• Working knowledge of building structures and the construction process
• Experience writing technical reports
• Project management experience
• Supervisory experience