Forensic Senior Project Manager

LVI Associates; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Forensic Engineering) to lead investigations and client engagements across Louisville, Lexington, and the surrounding region. You will guide projects from site visits to final reporting, while building the firm’s forensic practice and network in Kentucky.

You will mentor engineers, oversee technical QA/QC, and drive opportunities with clients, attorneys and insurers, leveraging established relationships and a national platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licence required.
• 15+ years of engineering experience.
• Background in forensic engineering, structural engineering or consulting engineering.
• Experience managing projects and client relationships.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Experience reviewing technical work and mentoring engineers.
• Experience in business development and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Manage forensic engineering projects from assignment through completion.
• Conduct site inspections and forensic investigations.
• Assess structural failures, property damage and construction-related issues.
• Prepare and review technical reports.
• Manage project schedules, budgets and deliverables.
• Maintain relationships with clients, attorneys, insurers and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical review and QA/QC oversight.
• Mentor junior engineers and review their work.
• Identify new project opportunities within Kentucky.
• Support the growth of the firm's client base across Louisville, Lexington and the surrounding region.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Report writing

Mentoring engineers

Business development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering

Professional Engineer licence (PE)

Job description

Senior Project Manager (Forensic Engineering)

Location

Louisville or Lexington, Kentucky

The Company

Our client is a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with an established forensic engineering practice serving clients across the United States. The team provides forensic investigations, structural assessments, failure analysis and expert consulting services for a wide range of commercial, industrial and residential projects.

The Role

The Senior Project Manager will lead forensic engineering assignments across Kentucky, managing investigations from initial site visits through to final reporting. Alongside project delivery, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing client relationships and establishing the firm's forensic engineering presence across Louisville, Lexington and the surrounding region. This role is suited to an experienced forensic engineer who wants greater autonomy, enjoys business development and is interested in building a local practice with the backing of an established national consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Manage forensic engineering projects from assignment through completion.
• Conduct site inspections and forensic investigations.
• Assess structural failures, property damage and construction-related issues.
• Prepare and review technical reports.
• Manage project schedules, budgets and deliverables.
• Maintain relationships with clients, attorneys, insurers and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical review and QA/QC oversight.
• Mentor junior engineers and review their work.
• Identify new project opportunities within Kentucky.
• Support the growth of the firm's client base across Louisville, Lexington and the surrounding region.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licence required.
• 15+ years of engineering experience.
• Background in forensic engineering, structural engineering or consulting engineering.
• Experience managing projects and client relationships.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Experience reviewing technical work and mentoring engineers.
• Experience in business development and client relationship management.
• Existing industry relationships within Kentucky are beneficial.

Benefits

• Salary: $150,000 - $190,000 (depending on experience).
• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) plan with company matching programme.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal/sick leave and parental leave.
• Professional licensure, exam and continuing education reimbursement.
• Access to technical training, leadership development programmes and LinkedIn Learning.