Forensic Architect: Investigations, Reports & Compliance

Nelson Forensics, LLC; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Forensics, LLC in Plano, Texas seeks qualified Architects to join a team of experts. The role focuses on forensic investigations using scientific methods, field work, and mastery of core construction principles.

You will author clear reports, develop remediation scopes, review construction documents for code compliance, and may provide deposition or arbitration testimony. A Bachelor of Architecture and ARE are required; 5–10 years of design experience preferred; Master’s degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture degree required.
• Master of Architecture a plus.
• Active architectural license acquired by the ARE required.
• Five to ten years of architectural design experience preferred; candidates with less will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations to determine the cause and origin of failures, damages, and defects for residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings due to a wide range of perils.
• Prepare scopes for remediation and/or design documents for repair of existing structures.
• Perform evaluations of existing buildings and review construction documents for new buildings to determine code conformance (IBC, IECC, handicap codes, etc.).
• Review information to investigate the standards of care pertaining to various participants during the design and construction of building projects.
• Prepare clear, concise, cohesive, accurate, and defensible reports.
• Communicate regularly and directly with a variety of clients; Manage concurrent projects with varying sizes, scopes, client types, and durations.
• Provide deposition, mediation, arbitration and/or trial testimony.

Skills

Communication

Code research

Construction documents

Architectural design

Multi-tasking

Travel

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

Master of Architecture

ARE license

Job description

Nelson Forensics, LLC in Plano, Texas seeks qualified Architects to join a team of experts. The role focuses on forensic investigations using scientific methods, field work, and mastery of core construction principles.

You will author clear reports, develop remediation scopes, review construction documents for code compliance, and may provide deposition or arbitration testimony. A Bachelor of Architecture and ARE are required; 5–10 years of design experience preferred; Master’s degree is a plus.