Director, Forensic Architecture & Expert Witness Leadership

HKA Global; United States; Remote; USD 190,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO 20 days + holidays

Bonus opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

HKA seeks an experienced Director of Forensic Architecture to lead complex forensic engineering client projects across the United States. You will provide consulting and testimony on construction and architectural disputes, lead investigations, and develop independent opinions while collaborating with attorneys and clients throughout litigation, arbitration, and trial.

The role emphasizes building client relationships, guiding investigations, and contributing to HKA’s growing forensic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Active U.S. Registered Architect (RA) license.
• Significant experience in forensic architecture and litigation consulting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as architectural expert witness in litigation/arbitration.
• Lead forensic investigations on construction defects and design issues.
• Develop independent expert opinions and defensible reports.
• Provide testimony in depositions, arbitration, and trial.

Skills

Architecture knowledge

Forensic engineering

Expert testimony

Litigation support

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture

Tools

RA license

Job description

HKA seeks an experienced Director of Forensic Architecture to lead complex forensic engineering client projects across the United States. You will provide consulting and testimony on construction and architectural disputes, lead investigations, and develop independent opinions while collaborating with attorneys and clients throughout litigation, arbitration, and trial.

The role emphasizes building client relationships, guiding investigations, and contributing to HKA’s growing forensic