Senior Forensic Construction Cost Estimator

Engineering Systems, Inc. (ESI); Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance/Voluntary Life/Ter

401k with employer match

Pet Insurance

Competitive salary with merit-based or

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

10 paid holidays

Work/Life Balance

Wellness Reimbursement

Career Growth & Continuing education

Job summary

Engineering Systems, Inc. (ESi) is a leading firm delivering forensic engineering and failure analysis for law, insurance, and manufacturers.

The Civil and Structural team identifies damage causes and develops practical remediation strategies for complex projects. The position focuses on planning and directing cost estimation, damages quantification, and expert reporting, with opportunities to testify, present to clients, and mentor junior staff across national engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred; P.E. license a plus.
• Experience: 10-15 years in construction cost estimating or forensic consulting.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates forensic and consulting projects involving cost estimation, damages quantification, and defects analysis.
• Prepares and reviews detailed construction cost estimates and loss-of-use calculations for clients.
• Evaluates bids, change orders, and budgets; identifies overcharges, errors, and discrepancies.
• Reviews construction documents, contracts, specifications, and schedules for standards and scope compliance.
• Authors high-quality technical reports and expert opinions on cost and damages.
• Provides expert testimony at deposition and trial.
• Delivers client presentations and mentors junior staff.

Skills

Cost estimating software (RSMeans, Xax

Excellent communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management

Master's degree preferred

P.E. license a plus

CPE/CCP certifications

Tools

RSMeans

Xactimate

Job description

Engineering Systems, Inc. (ESi) is a leading firm delivering forensic engineering and failure analysis for law, insurance, and manufacturers.

The Civil and Structural team identifies damage causes and develops practical remediation strategies for complex projects. The position focuses on planning and directing cost estimation, damages quantification, and expert reporting, with opportunities to testify, present to clients, and mentor junior staff across national engagements.