Forensic Architect

Metric Geo; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo in the United States (Wisconsin) seeks an experienced Forensic Architect to manage complex architectural investigations and serve as a primary expert witness in depositions, arbitration, and trials.

You will lead the development of expert reports, repair specifications, and life safety plans, ensuring technical consistency and quality across deliverables. Collaboration with counsel and interdisciplinary teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Active, clean Texas Architect License.
• 5+ years in architecture spanning design, construction, and forensic investigation.
• Demonstrated leadership managing teams and complex forensic projects.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and forensic methodologies.
• Litigation, mediation, or arbitration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages complex architectural forensic investigations involving existing and new structures.
• Serves as primary expert witness in depositions, arbitration, and trials.
• Leads development of expert reports, repair specifications, and life safety plans.
• Collaborates with legal counsel, clients, and interdisciplinary teams to produce clear, defensible expert opinions.
• Mentors junior forensic staff and contributes to team development.

Education

Texas Architect License

Job description

Manages complex architectural forensic investigations involving existing and new structures. Serves as primary expert witness in depositions, arbitration, and trials. Leads development of expert reports, repair specifications, and life safety plans, ensuring technical consistency and quality across deliverables. Collaborates with legal counsel, clients, and interdisciplinary teams to produce clear, defensible expert opinions. Mentors junior forensic staff and contributes to team development.

Qualifications

• Active, clean Texas Architect License
• 5+ years in architecture spanning design, construction, and forensic investigation
• Demonstrated leadership managing teams and complex forensic projects
• Strong knowledge of relevant building codes and forensic methodologies
• Litigation, mediation, or arbitration experience preferred