Civil Engineer - Construction Management Investigator

Robson Forensic, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Robson Forensic is seeking a highly experienced Professional Engineer to serve as a forensic expert in construction-related matters. You will leverage 15+ years of hands-on construction management, safety knowledge, and a Civil Engineering background to investigate incidents and contribute to casework.

You will write technical, evidence-based reports and may provide expert testimony, collaborating with a team of respected professionals.

Qualifications

• Active P.E. license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 15+ years in construction management with safety focus.
• Ability to translate complex findings into clear reports and testimony.
• Willing to travel ~20% for inspections.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Clean background and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Investigate construction incidents.
• Analyze site procedures and standards.
• Write scientifically sounds reports.
• Provide expert testimony.

Skills

P.E. license

Construction management

Forensic reporting

Technical writing

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

You are a P.E. with 15+ years of hands‑on construction management experience and a B.S. in civil engineering. You possess a deep understanding of construction management and construction site safety. You are already an expert, and Robson Forensic will train you to be a forensic expert.

Responsibilities

• Investigate construction incidents.
• Analyze construction site procedures, applying comprehensive knowledge of standards and practices.
• Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
• Provide expert testimony.

Role

You will delve into the "why" behind incidents, critically assessing decision‑making, operational procedures, and the standard of care. This role offers you a chance to:

• Use your cumulative training, experience, and critical thinking skills.
• Collaborate with highly respected experts.
• Continuously learn and grow as an expert in your field.
• Make a tangible difference in litigation.

Location

Dallas/Ft. Worth/Irving, TX area (hybrid).

Requirements

• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 15+ years in Construction Management (Commercial, Industrial, or Heavy/Highway), including quality control and safety issues.
• Thorough working knowledge of contracts, means & methods, scheduling, estimating, and subcontractor management.
• Excellent technical, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, objective evidence for non-technical audiences.
• Roughly 20% travel for inspections; remainder focused on analysis, report drafting, independent and collaborative work.
• Prior forensic experience is not required; we seek professionals eager to apply deep industry knowledge to a challenging new domain.

You must have a clean background screen, a driver’s license, and the ability to drive.

About Us

Robson Forensic is a national leader in expert witness consulting, providing technical expertise across many fields within engineering, architecture, science, and a broad range of specialty disciplines. Employees work alongside highly respected experts from both industry and academia. Our forensic experts are engaged in meaningful casework consequential to industry and society. Robson Forensic provides a unique working dynamic that blends collaboration and autonomy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.