Director of Building Forensics

Thomas Young Group; Florida; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Young Group is partnering with a multidisciplinary consulting firm to lead and grow a Building Forensics practice, shaping services, building a team, and leveraging an established client base.

You will oversee investigations of water intrusion, building envelope failures, and structural concerns while mentoring staff and coordinating budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables with engineers, architects, environmental professionals, and construction consultants.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in building forensics or related disciplines.
• PE and/or RA preferred.
• Strong writing and communication skills; leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth and development of the Building Forensics practice.
• Oversee complex investigations involving water intrusion, building envelope failures, structural concerns, and building performance issues.
• Manage client relationships and support business development efforts.
• Develop repair and remediation recommendations for clients.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, environmental professionals, and construction consultants.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop technical staff as the team grows.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables.

Skills

Building Forensics

Leadership

Client Management

Mentoring

Job description

We're partnering with a multidisciplinary consulting firm that has spent more than 30 years helping owners, developers, lenders, insurers, and facility stakeholders solve complex property and building challenges. As demand for forensic investigations and building science expertise continues to grow, the firm is investing heavily in expanding its Building Forensics practice.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role where you'll have the autonomy to shape a service line, build a team, and grow a practice with the support of an established client base and multidisciplinary technical resources.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the growth and development of the Building Forensics practice
• Oversee complex investigations involving water intrusion, building envelope failures, structural concerns, and building performance issues
• Manage client relationships and support business development efforts
• Develop repair and remediation recommendations for clients
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, environmental professionals, and construction consultants
• Recruit, mentor, and develop technical staff as the team grows
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables

What we're looking for:

• 10+ years of experience in building forensics, building envelope consulting, forensic engineering, architecture, or a related discipline
• PE and/or RA preferred
• Experience leading investigations involving water intrusion, roofing systems, building envelope failures, moisture related issues, and structural distress
• Strong client management and business development experience
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills
• Experience mentoring and leading technical teams
• Expert witness or litigation support experience is a plus

More reasons to apply:

• Opportunity to build and shape a growing Building Forensics practice
• Strong existing client base and cross selling opportunities across multiple service lines
• Direct visibility with leadership and influence over the direction of the business
• Access to multidisciplinary expertise across engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction consulting
• Diverse project portfolio spanning commercial, institutional, industrial, multifamily, and real estate sectors
• Clear path to long term practice leadership and continued growth