Senior Consultant - Construction

Rimkus Consulting Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Work From Home

Job summary

Rimkus Consulting Group is seeking a Construction Expert in Los Angeles with licensure (PE or GC) and a background in engineering, architecture, or construction management. The role focuses on investigations, defect analysis, reporting, and supporting litigation and insurance claims.

The position requires strong analytical, communication and project-management skills, with collaboration across clients and legal teams, and a commitment to staying current with industry codes and standards.

Qualifications

• PE license or GC license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or construction management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations and evaluations of construction concerns and defects.
• Perform on-site investigations, review contracts and documents, and report findings.
• Provide expert witness testimony in litigation and insurance claims.
• Develop clear, defensible opinions on construction defects.
• Collaborate with clients, legal teams and stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Maintain knowledge of codes, regulations and best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/construction management

Job description

Are you a highly skilled and experienced professional engineer or general contractor with a passion for construction forensics? Do you thrive on investigating complex construction concerns and defects, delivering meticulous evaluations, and providing expert testimony? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a growing and dynamic team specializing in construction defect consulting.
We are seekinga Construction Expert toconductinvestigations, analyze critical issues, and provide insightful recommendations in a fast-paced environment. This role is pivotal inidentifyingconstruction defects, performing comprehensive evaluations, and supporting litigation and insurance claims through detailed reporting and expert witness testimony.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough investigations and evaluations of construction concerns and problems, including active or completed construction projects.
• Perform on-site investigations, reviewcontractsand legal documents, and meticulously report findings.
• Provide expert witness testimony in legal disputes and insurance claims.
• Develop and present clear, concise, and defensible opinionsregardingconstruction defects.
• Collaborate with clients, legal teams, and other stakeholders to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Maintain a strong understanding of industry best practices, building codes, and relevant regulations.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple investigations simultaneously.
• Commitment to supporting the growth and development of the business.

Required Experience, Education, and Certificates

• ProfessionalEngineer (PE) license or General Contractor (GC) licenseisrequired.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering,architectureor construction management

Rimkus is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home