Director, Forensic Civil Engineering

The Vertex Companies LLC; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Dental coverage

Company-paid Life Insurance

Disability coverage

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Vertex Companies LLC is seeking a Director of Forensic Civil Engineering to lead our testifying expert team in civil cases, including construction defect matters. You will guide a team of consultants, support hiring and development, and ensure exceptional client satisfaction while aligning with the company’s core values.

You will oversee budgets, revenue growth, and cross-functional collaboration, mentoring staff and driving high-quality deliverables in a dynamic practice area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, etc.) or equivalent advanced degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensed is required, with multiple states preferred.
• Previous deposition and testimony experience is required.
• Minimum of 10 years’ industry experience.
• Proven track record of customer relationship management and staff management and development.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned MD in meeting/exceeding annual budget for the practice area, including revenue generation and resource utilization.
• Assist develop new accounts and retain/expand existing engagements to hit sales goals.
• Delegate assignments to reports, monitor progress, ensure high-quality work.
• Monitor data such as utilization and accounts receivable.
• Develop relationships with decision-makers and cross-sell services.
• Meet or exceed utilization goals and contribute to revenue targets.
• Learn and apply business development methods to generate incremental revenue.
• Identify potential new market segments and alert MD for evaluation.
• Travel as necessary to support client, employee, and leadership needs.
• Establish quality control of service delivery and lead in resolving issues.
• Lead and manage strategic plans aligning with business objectives.
• Support development of cross-functional teams for shared goals.
• Manage projects per contracts and alert MD to challenges.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, federal and international regulations.
• Maintain high quality on deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Staff management

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Deposition/testimony experience

Job description

Overview

Vertex is seeking a Director, Forensic Civil Engineering to expand our testifying expert team. This role will be responsible for testifying and providing expert support on civil cases, including construction defect litigation matters. The Director is also responsible for supporting client satisfaction and employee engagement. This position is responsible for supporting the success of the Forensic practice area. Directors will proactively suggest potential solutions for new challenges/opportunities identified within their assigned market. They are expected to perform as seasoned managers and leaders in overseeing and developing a team of consultants, including supporting hiring, placement and career development within the practice. They will provide leadership in a manner that models the Company’s core values and inspires and encourages goal achievement through empowerment, learning, and creativity among the team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting assigned Managing Director (MD) in meeting or exceeding the defined annual budget for the entire practice area/practice division (including revenue generation, overall utilization of assigned resources, and execution of profitable engagement work streams that may be either qualitative or quantitative in nature).
• Responsible for supporting development of new accounts and retaining and expanding existing engagements within the practice area to achieve sales goals
• Effectively delegate assignments to assigned direct reports, instruct and monitor progress, and ensure work product is consistently high quality
• Supports MD in monitoring relevant data such as utilization, Accounts Receivable, discretionary spending, etc.
• Develop and foster relationships with decision makers within existing key/strategic accounts and cross-sell other service areas
• Meet or exceed defined individual average utilization goals (and incorporating consideration of individual revenue targets) as set forth by company leadership
• Responsible for learning business development methodology and for being active in efforts to individually generate incremental revenue
• Identify potential new market segments and alert MD for evaluations and consideration
• Travel as necessary to support client, employee, and leadership needs
• Establish quality control of service delivery, maintaining an excellent reputation of quality and lead and manage in a manner that assists with rapid resolution of any client, team member or operational challenges
• Lead and manage in support of strategic plans that align with the organization’s vision and defined business objectives
• Responsible for leading and managing in alignment with the development of the overall practice in achieving profit objectives
• Support construction of strong cross-functional teams to achieve success in shared goals, understanding that multiple perspectives and talents build stronger teams and results
• Manage assigned projects consistent with contracts and proactively alert assigned MD to any potential challenges or issues
• Ensure compliance of operations with all local, state and Federal (and International, if applicable) regulations, as well as compliance with company policy
• Ensure consistent high quality on deliverables for the practice

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field (i.e.: Civil, Structural, Mechanical, etc.) or other advanced degrees as called for in area of specialization.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensed is required, with multiple states preferred.
• Previous deposition and testimony experience is required.
• Minimum of 10 years’ industry experience
• Proven track record of customer relationship management and staff management and development
• Demonstrated leadership skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Experience in providing reliable work product review for technical deliverables
• Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with co-workers, clients, subcontractors, and vendors
• Able to provide oversight and direction to assigned staff
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to perform complex tasks and handle multiple priorities and the ability to perform exceptionally under high stress conditions
• Knowledge of computer operations and standard software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, Adobe) required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

VERTEX offers a solid total compensation package including base salary and discretionary bonus plan. We also offer a robust benefits package including, healthcare (with multiple plan options) and dental; Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. We offer a 401k plan with immediate match and vesting, Flex Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and other perks. We provide a generous paid time off plan for eligible employees including 15 days of vacation, 64 hours of sick time, and 9.5 paid holidays (prorated for eligible part-time employees). Our Lifetime of Learning program also offers tuition reimbursement and additional support for pursuing advanced education, to help employees grow their skills and careers.

VERTEX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management

Industries: Construction, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Services