Practice Leader: Construction Defect & Forensic Litigation

Thomas Young Group; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Young Group seeks a senior leader to head the engineering/architectural practice in Denver, overseeing forensic investigations and expert work. You will prepare reports, collaborate with disputes teams, and build strong client relationships with law firms, contractors, insurers, and owners.

The role requires licensing and leadership to grow a regional practice within a national framework. You will recruit and mentor staff while ensuring technical accuracy, quality, and integrity across

Qualifications

• PE, RA, or GC license is required.
• Background in engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• Extensive experience in construction defect litigation, forensic analysis, expert reporting, or testimony.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, design, and construction methods.
• Proven leadership in growing teams, mentoring staff, or building a practice.
• Ability to manage client relationships, develop new business, and deliver high-quality expert work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the engineering/architectural practice in Denver.
• Oversee forensic investigations, defect evaluations, and expert work.
• Prepare and review expert reports, analyses, and litigation support documents.
• Collaborate with disputes team on integrated matters.
• Build and maintain client relationships with law firms, contractors, insurers, and owners.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop technical staff as the practice expands.
• Ensure technical accuracy, quality, and integrity in all work.
• Contribute to firmwide strategy as part of a growing national practice.

Skills

PE/RA/GC license

Engineering background

Construction defect litigation

Forensic analysis & reports

Client relationships & BD

Leadership & mentoring

Job description

Thomas Young Group seeks a senior leader to head the engineering/architectural practice in Denver, overseeing forensic investigations and expert work. You will prepare reports, collaborate with disputes teams, and build strong client relationships with law firms, contractors, insurers, and owners.

The role requires licensing and leadership to grow a regional practice within a national framework. You will recruit and mentor staff while ensuring technical accuracy, quality, and integrity across