Consultant - Forensics

Overview

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What You'll Do

• ASSESSMENT : Conduct on-site investigations and field reviews of existing buildings. Review background documentation to determine original construction detailing and identify areas of risk (e.g., water penetration, air leakage, condensation). Focus on critical aspects of structural engineering, building enclosures, commercial roof systems, waterproofing systems, and exterior facades, including masonry.
• EVALUATE : Prepare reports and presentations of assessment findings that document the existing conditions and extend defects to provide recommended repairs for damage, defect, or existing condition. Conduct peer reviews of findings for direct reports and peers.
• DESIGN : Participate in and / or lead meetings that verify size and complexity with owners, developers, architects, adjustors, and / or other consultants. Coordinate with internal designers, drafters, engineers, and consultants for the preparation of construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents. Conduct drawing, detail, and specification reviews. Review shop drawings and submittals for compliance with the project intent, performance with respect to building science and engineering principles, and for any scheduling of work issues.
• OVERSEE : Conduct on-site quality assurance observations to review construction for conformance to contract documents, industry standards, manufacturer requirements, and / or best practices. Prepare site visit reports. Provide oversight of technicians and specialists performing field reviews by providing technical / directional advice and reviewing site visit reports for consistency and technical accuracy. Assume full managerial responsibility for all aspects of the project : scope, schedule, design, budget, quality, staff, execution, and budgets.
• COMMUNICATION : Act as a trusted advisor to clients and prospective clients; own and develop the client relationship. Explore and capitalize on opportunities to enhance service with or upsell existing clients and projects. Proactively keep clients and stakeholders informed of project status and changes.
• PERFORMANCE : Perform project tracking and quality control, including regular project status reviews of actual vs. planned, facilitating project status and review meetings internally and with the client, take appropriate actions to address variance to project plan, follow standardized procedures for change orders and Lerch Bates processes / procedures. Manage time, budgets, resources, and schedules effectively using department tools. Ensure personal utilization and direct report consistently meets established goals.
• LEADERSHIP : As applicable, manage direct reports, including training & mentoring, reviewing reports, managing schedules, regular 1 : 1s, and developing and leading 90-day and annual reviews.

What You'll Bring

Why work with Lerch Bates?

Work Environment and Commitments

Lerch Bates is 100% employee-owned. This role involves both physical and mental demands and may be performed in offices, construction sites, and confined spaces. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug test. The drug test includes screening for marijuana. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Details

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