Remote Senior Forensic Construction Expert Witness

Thomas Young Group; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Young Group is seeking a Senior Forensic Construction Consultant to lead investigations into defects, failures, and performance issues. You will review contracts, site conditions, and documents to evaluate claims, conduct site inspections, and develop technical opinions for expert reports and trials.

You will work with attorneys and clients, clearly communicating complex findings while leveraging your deep construction expertise and independent judgment in a flexible remote setting across

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in forensic construction, defect analysis, or related consulting.
• Strong construction industry background (contractor, engineering, architecture, or owner side).
• Experience supporting defect or failure-related claims involving attorneys, insurers, developers, or owners.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Professional licensure (PE, GC, AIA, or similar) strongly preferred.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with sound technical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic investigations involving construction defects, failures, and performance issues.
• Review construction documents, contracts, and site conditions to evaluate claims.
• Conduct site inspections and document findings clearly and methodically.
• Determine root causes and develop well-supported technical opinions.
• Prepare expert reports, exhibits, and written analyses.
• Support attorneys through discovery, depositions, mediation, and trial.
• Communicate complex technical findings clearly to legal teams and clients.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Technical judgment

Expert testimony

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Job description

Thomas Young Group is seeking a Senior Forensic Construction Consultant to lead investigations into defects, failures, and performance issues. You will review contracts, site conditions, and documents to evaluate claims, conduct site inspections, and develop technical opinions for expert reports and trials.

You will work with attorneys and clients, clearly communicating complex findings while leveraging your deep construction expertise and independent judgment in a flexible remote setting across