Senior Forensic Construction Consultant - Expert Witness

Thomas Young Group; Florida; Hybrid; 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

Senior Forensic Construction Consultant - Expert Witness

About the company:

This is a remote role with a boutique forensic engineering firm that provides advanced construction defect analysis and litigation support across the Southeast. The firm frequently works on large, technically complex projects, conducting thorough failure investigations, estimating repair costs, and delivering expert opinions that stand up under scrutiny.

With deep construction expertise and a methodical approach, the team is a trusted partner for developers, insurance carriers, and litigation counsel who need clear, credible, and well-supported conclusions.

What you'll be doing:

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

What we're looking for:

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

More reasons to apply:

Direct access to clients and senior level autonomy in your work

Involvement in large, high visibility projects without the layers of a national firm

A strong base of repeat clients and respected law firms across the Southeast

Flexible structure with strong work-life balance

The opportunity to build your reputation as a trusted technical authority in construction defect litigation