Forensic Architect - Global Construction

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BRG’s Global Construction Consulting practice offers professional experience and competence in fact-finding, data analytics, claims/dispute analysis and management, and litigation support; along with technical expertise in engineering, architecture, construction management, public contracting, design-build, specifications and technical document development, schedule development and analysis, cost analysis, risk-management, negotiations, and expert witness testimony. Our experts are experienced in litigation and domestic and international arbitration, and include Professional Engineers, Project Management Professionals, Professional Architects, AACE Certified Planning and Scheduling Professionals, Certified Public Accountants, Certified Fraud Examiners, and executive industry leaders. 

BRG’s North American Construction Consulting Practice is in search of a highly motivated Forensic Architect.  In this role, you will investigate the built environment, uncover hidden issues, and provide independent expert analysis of a variety of design and construction disputes This position will be tasked with leading and helping to coordinate forensic investigations, providing consultation and expert witness services, and preparing and delivering technical papers.  This position requires a problem solver with strong analytical ability and the ability to evaluate the Standard of Care required of each Design and Construction Professional associated with the Project.  The work of a Forensic Architect can be either qualitative or quantitative in nature; working on projects in various industries; and include subject-matter research to data collection to the preparation of statistical, financial, and other forms of analysis.  This person needs to enjoy detailed analysis, document review, and writing and editing technical reports.  This person will interact regularly with sophisticated clients and must represent BRG professionally in those encounters. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitors team performance and metrics including utilization, job status, billable hours, and marketing.
• Delegates incoming assignments after careful review of which expert’s skillset best fits the job being assigned.
• Manages team quality and execution by providing technical and managerial guidance regarding methodology, analysis, supporting documentation, client interaction, and deliverable production.
• Continuously offers new avenues for improving protocols and standards to provide our clients with an exceptional experience.
• Takes responsibility for P&L performance and compensation reviews.
• Meets with and presents to peers and clients.
• Conducts field observations, testing and data collection.
• Prepare reports detailing observations made, tests conducted, and results obtained.
• Demonstrate creativity and learn to efficiently use relevant software tools, analytical methods, and computer models to develop solutions. Gain experience developing and maintaining electronic databases, spreadsheets and other files as dictated by project needs.
• Perform detailed research and analysis, then put the results into action (e.g., gather, review, summarize literature and data from the public domain, specialized industry resources, or client, public and commercial databases).
• Audit own work products and work products of others to assure quality.
• Organize case documents; create and maintain hard copy and electronic libraries for documents and retrieve documents from libraries as necessary.
• Proficient in evaluation of design Standard of Care and analysis of Construction Defects.
• Proficient with the evaluation of the evolution of design, RFIs, Change Orders, and Submittals.
• Participate in a positive team environment and work hard to meet client deadlines and quality expectations.
• Demonstrate strong verbal public speaking, and written communication skills.

Qualifications: 

• A bachelor’s degree in architecture and a minimum of one professional architectural or engineering license. Candidate must be able to obtain licensure in multiple state jurisdictions.
• Minimum 10+ years field experience in the design industry. Prefer established professional experience in Design Management, Document Production, CAD and Revit experience, Construction Administration, Contracts, and Client Management.
• Must have excellent technical writing skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with and leading teams.
• Ability to work independently and remotely, and travel for client work when needed.

Salary Range: $180,000 - $230,000

Candidate must be able to submit verification of his/her legal right to work in the U.S., without company sponsorship now or in the future.

About BRG

BRG combines world-leading academic credentials with world-tested business expertise and purpose-built emerging technologies. Our culture centers on agility and connectivity which sets us apart and gets you ahead.  

At BRG, our professionals include specialist consultants, industry experts, renowned academics, and leading-edge data scientists. Together, they bring a diversity of real-world experience, data, and human and artificial intelligence, to economics, disputes, and investigations; corporate finance; and performance improvement services that address the most complex challenges facing organizations across the globe.

Our unique structure nurtures the interdisciplinary relationships that give us the edge, laying the groundwork for more informed insights and more original, incisive thinking.  When paired with our global reach and resources, our diverse perspectives and technical capabilities make us uniquely capable to address our clients’ challenges. We get results because we know how to apply our thinking to your world.

At BRG, we don’t just show you what’s possible. We’re built to help you make it happen. 

BRG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.