Senior Construction Damages Estimation Expert (Remote)

Vertex; Nevada; On-site; USD 167,000 - 328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare & dental plans

Life Insurance (company-paid)

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with immediate matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vertex is seeking a Senior Construction Estimation Expert with extensive experience in damages and repair costs for construction defect cases. The role involves testifying as an expert witness and leading cost estimation for various trades, including cladding, framing, foundation, and MEP scopes.

You will work with a team of Damages consultants to support Experts on complex litigation matters across residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 15 years of related experience or a Master's with 12 years of related experience required.
• 7+ years in a leadership role with significant impact.
• Prior experience as testifying Expert Witness in construction damages or cost cases required.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and perform cost estimating.
• Proficiency with construction software (Xactimate, Bluebeam, RSMeans, OST).

Responsibilities

• Testify as an expert witness in court/arbitration for cost estimating opinions.
• Develop cost of repair estimates for various scopes (cladding, framing, foundation, etc.).
• Manage multiple client matters related to construction defect claims and disputes.
• Analyze plans, contracts, and documents to allocate costs to responsible parties.
• Attend site inspections and perform on-screen quantity takeoffs.
• Utilize pricing databases to determine unit costs for repair work.
• Compose expert reports detailing strategies and cost allocations.
• Maintain knowledge in the defined area and provide guidance to teams.
• Coordinate with team members and maintain high-quality deliverables.
• Support Managing Director with data related to performance and deadlines.

Skills

Testifying expert witness

Cost estimation

Reading drawings

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Xactimate/RS Means

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Xactimate

Bluebeam

RSMeans

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Vertex is seeking a Senior Construction Estimation Expert with extensive experience in damages and repair costs for construction defect cases. The role involves testifying as an expert witness and leading cost estimation for various trades, including cladding, framing, foundation, and MEP scopes.

You will work with a team of Damages consultants to support Experts on complex litigation matters across residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects, with travel as needed.