Senior Engineering Manager

YA Group; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Remote work

Flexible vacation & Paid holidays

Paid family care/sick leave

Parental leave

Comprehensive benefits

401k w/match

Job summary

YA Group is seeking a Senior Engineer with a Construction Defect focus to lead investigations, develop business opportunities, and provide expert testimony. You will mentor team members and collaborate with cross-functional experts to deliver high-quality CD services.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong communication, and managing client relationships within the CD service line, with remote work options and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction defect experience.
• Strong understanding of CD claims and litigation processes.
• PE or RA license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead CD investigations for residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
• Identify root causes and assess damage using data, environment, and materials.
• Prepare detailed reports and provide expert testimony.
• Develop and maintain client relationships within the CD service line.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Construction defect investigations

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Travel flexibility

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Engineer with a Construction Defect focus to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction defect (CD) investigations, analysis, and litigation support. This role involves directing CD investigations, leading a team of experts, providing expert witness testimony, and developing new business opportunities for the CD service line. The position will serve as an expert for various clients, including large complex loss examiners for insurers, defense attorneys representing contractors accused of defective or non-conforming work, and plaintiff attorneys representing property owners.

Who We Are

YA Group is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 800 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation.

YA Engineering Services ("YAES") is a national forensic multi-disciplinary consulting firm. YAES provides immediate response to new assignments, performs investigations in a timely manner, and provides comprehensive reports that are clear, concise, and backed by reasonable analyses and recommendations. YAES offers a team of highly qualified, technically excellent engineering professionals who work seamlessly together to service the needs of our clients.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead and conduct thorough construction defect investigations and analysis of residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
• Identify the root cause and extent of damage by evaluating data, environmental factors, and material properties.
• Prepare detailed and accurate reports on findings.
• Provide expert testimony and support during litigation processes.
• Develop and maintain client relationships within the construction defect service line.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and other team members.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality services.
• Stay updated with industry standards and best practices related to CD claims and litigation.
• Attend and coordinate meetings with clients.
• Ensure job files, documentation, and deliverables are well-organized.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in the construction defect field.
• In depth understanding of the CD claims and litigation processes.
• PE or RA license preferred.
• Strong client relationship management skills, with an existing client base in the CD service line (attorneys, insurers, examiners).
• Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to travel with reliable transportation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer

• Employee-focused culture
• Strong commitment to work-life balance
• 100% Remote work
• Flexible vacation & Paid holidays
• Paid family care/sick leave
• Parental leave
• Comprehensive benefits
• 401k w/match