Director of Project Development – Forensic Investigations

Jobtailor; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Lead Forensic Engineer to head Florida investigations and grow the practice. You will oversee structural damage investigations, mentor staff, and manage client relationships across commercial and industrial facilities.

Responsibilities include developing strategic business plans for the Florida market, delivering high-quality technical reports, and leading proposals and presentations to win new projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
• PE licensure in Florida or ability to obtain licensure.
• 10+ years of progressive responsibility in structural or forensic engineering.
• Experience leading projects, mentoring staff, and managing client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for clear technical reports.
• Strong business development skills with ability to cultivate client partnerships.
• Valid driver's license with travel to client sites.
• Ability to travel locally with occasional regional travel.
• Experience performing forensic engineering investigations and structural failure analyses.
• Structural repair design experience across facilities.
• Facility condition assessments and building envelope evaluations.
• AutoCAD and/or Revit experience.
• Experience growing an engineering practice or office.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding and work from elevated locations.
• Ability to perform field investigations in various environmental conditions.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and drive extended distances.
• Prolonged sitting at a computer workstation.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Close vision for computer and document review.
• Consistent, reliable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic engineering investigations involving structural damage, failures, deterioration, and construction defects.
• Oversee facility condition assessments and building evaluations.
• Investigate structural failures and building performance issues.
• Review technical findings and ensure delivery of high-quality engineering reports.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients.
• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan for the Florida market.
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients.
• Identify opportunities for new projects and market expansion.
• Lead client presentations, interviews, and proposal development.
• Represent the firm within the engineering and construction community.
• Drive client satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
• Help establish and execute the long-term strategy for the Florida Investigative practice.
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineering staff.
• Recruit, hire, and retain engineering talent.
• Delegate work effectively and support employee development.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead quality assurance and quality control initiatives.
• Build a positive, engaged, and high-performing team culture.
• Manage project profitability and financial performance.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Support staffing forecasts and workload planning.
• Identify operational improvements that increase efficiency and client value.
• Contribute to strategic planning for the Florida practice.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Business development

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Quality control

Technical report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

• Lead forensic engineering investigations involving structural damage, failures, deterioration, and construction defects
• Oversee facility condition assessments and building evaluations
• Investigate structural failures and building performance issues
• Review technical findings and ensure delivery of high-quality engineering reports
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients
• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan for the Florida market
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients
• Identify opportunities for new projects and market expansion
• Lead client presentations, interviews, and proposal development
• Represent the firm within the engineering and construction community
• Drive client satisfaction and long-term partnerships
• Help establish and execute the long-term strategy for the Florida Investigative practice
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineering staff
• Recruit, hire, and retain engineering talent
• Delegate work effectively and support employee development
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Lead quality assurance and quality control initiatives
• Build a positive, engaged, and high-performing team culture
• Manage project profitability and financial performance
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation
• Support staffing forecasts and workload planning
• Identify operational improvements that increase efficiency and client value
• Contribute to strategic planning for the Florida practice

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited university
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida or ability to obtain Florida licensure
• 10+ years of progressively increasing responsibility in structural or forensic engineering
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering projects, mentoring technical staff, and managing client relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise technical reports
• Strong business development skills with the ability to cultivate new and existing client partnerships
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record and reliable transportation for travel to client sites
• Ability to travel locally with occasional regional travel
• Experience performing forensic engineering investigations and structural failure analyses
• Structural building repair design experience across commercial, industrial, municipal, or residential facilities
• Experience conducting facility condition assessments and building envelope evaluations
• AutoCAD and/or Revit experience
• Experience developing and executing business growth strategies
• Previous experience leading or growing an engineering practice, office, or business unit
• Ability to lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability and willingness to climb ladders and scaffolding, work from elevated locations, walk roofs, access crawl spaces, and inspect areas with limited accessibility
• Ability to safely perform field investigations in a variety of environmental conditions
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and drive extended distances
• Prolonged sitting at a computer workstation
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Close vision for computer and document review
• Consistent, reliable attendance and punctuality

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in forensic engineering investigations, structural failure analysis, and business development within the Florida market. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and manage client relationships while ensuring high-quality engineering deliverables.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida
• Forensic Engineering Investigations
• Structural Failure Analysis
• Business Development Skills
• AutoCAD and/or Revit Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Forensic Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Facility Condition Assessments
• Building Evaluations
• Structural Repair Design
• Project ManagementQuality Assurance
• Quality Control
• Technical Report Writing
• Client Relationship Management

Soft Skills

• Mentoring
• Communication Skills
• Team Leadership
• Collaboration
• Client Satisfaction

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Industry Keywords

• Construction Defects
• Building Performance Issues
• Strategic Business Development
• Engineering Practice Management
• Market Expansion