Construction Safety Expert & Expert Witness

Pop-Up Talent; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pop-Up Talent in the United States seeks a Construction Site Safety Expert (Testifying Expert) to support attorneys and insurers by providing professional opinions and testimony on complex technical matters in construction and building projects. The role requires 10+ years in construction, a related degree, and prior Expert Witness experience in litigation.

You will conduct site inspections, document analyses, and prepare reports for depositions, arbitrations, and trials.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of construction experience or a blend of relevant education and field experience
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or a related field (advanced degree or professional licensure preferred)
• Prior experience serving as a designated Expert Witness in construction-related litigation
• Applicable licenses and certifications that support your expertise
• A humble confidence in knowing you are an 'expert' at what you do, and that you could go head-to-head with the best in your field
• Strong ability to think critically, analyze problems effectively, and present actionable solutions based on findings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are crucial for conveying complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to perform the physical tasks required for conducting thorough on-site inspections

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated Expert Witness for lawsuits and insurance claims
• Provide Expert Witness Testimony including deposition, arbitration, and trial
• Collaborate with the Marketing & Sales team to develop an Expert marketing strategy and prepare all necessary documents including Resume/CV, Consultant Introduction, and Testimony List
• Attend pre-project calls with clients to discuss project details and determine if required expertise is met
• Attend site investigations to inspect structures and conditions relating to the construction
• Rigorously document with photographs, notes, diagrams, and checklists
• Prepare inspection summary narratives of what was discussed and observed
• Review, analyze, summarize, and demonstrate understanding of construction documents, legal documents
• Conduct research and gather data on building codes, standards of care, construction best practices
• 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
• Prepare scopes of work and cost estimates
• Prepare cost analyses and/or cost comparisons
• Prepare requests for proposal as required
• Present site observations, document analysis, and cost estimates to Technical Experts
• Hypothesize causes and organize 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
• 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
• Track time billed to clients on each and every project
• Maintain billable hour targets, monthly goals
• Collaborate with management to set quarterly professional development goals aligned with departmental and company objectives
• Actively pursue these goals within the designated time frame

Skills

Expert testimony

Construction knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or related field

Advanced degree or professional licensure preferred

Job description

Pop-Up Talent in the United States seeks a Construction Site Safety Expert (Testifying Expert) to support attorneys and insurers by providing professional opinions and testimony on complex technical matters in construction and building projects. The role requires 10+ years in construction, a related degree, and prior Expert Witness experience in litigation.

You will conduct site inspections, document analyses, and prepare reports for depositions, arbitrations, and trials.