Forensic Architect & Technical Consultant

Pete Fowler Construction Services, Inc.; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pete Fowler Construction Services, Inc. is seeking a Technical Consultant-Architect to assist Technical Experts in delivering fast, cost-effective solutions for building problems.

The role requires inspection, document analysis, and cost estimation while collaborating with clients and project coordinators. The ideal candidate will have an architectural license, a decade of construction experience, and strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Valid, current architectural license from state licensing board.
• 10 years of construction experience, or a combination of education and field experience.
• Experience acting as a self-directed, independent leader.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and architectural drawings.
• Excellent organization, planning, and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate solutions by way of actionable information and recommendations.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements needed to conduct onsite inspections.
• Intermediate-advanced computer skills, including MS Word/Excel/Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Email, and Internet Research Tools.
• Knowledge of Building Sciences is preferred.
• Engineering registration, contractor license(s), and/or inspection certification(s) is preferred.
• Strong project management skills and experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend site investigations to inspect structures and conditions; document with photos, notes, diagrams and checklists; prepare inspection summaries.
• Review, analyze, summarize, and demonstrate understanding of construction documents and legal documents.
• Conduct research and gather data on building codes, standards of care, construction best practices.
• Use PFCS systems to organize analysis clearly and verifiably.
• Prepare deliverable outputs of analyses for clients as determined by project objectives.
• Attend meetings and mediations with clients to gather project information or present PFCS work.
• Document meeting notes and communicate actions via PFCS systems.
• Track time billed to clients and maintain billable hour targets.
• Collaborate with management to set quarterly professional development goals aligned with company objectives.

Skills

Self-directed leadership

Written communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Blueprint reading

Project coordination

Physical site inspection

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Internet research tools

Education

Architectural license

10 years construction experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Pete Fowler Construction Services, Inc. is seeking a Technical Consultant-Architect to assist Technical Experts in delivering fast, cost-effective solutions for building problems.

The role requires inspection, document analysis, and cost estimation while collaborating with clients and project coordinators. The ideal candidate will have an architectural license, a decade of construction experience, and strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.