Forensic Engineering Subject Matter Expert

The Vertex Companies, LLC

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Accounts Receivable, Adobe Product Family, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Business Development, Career Development, Communication Skills, Computer Operations, Construction, Construction Support, Consulting, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Policies, Cross-Functional, Cross-Selling, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Retention/Renewal, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Develop and Maintain Customers, Employee Relationship Management (ERM), Leadership, Legal, Litigation, Maintain Compliance, Market Development, Market Segmentation, Meet Sales Quota, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Reviews, Professional Engineer, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, QoS (Quality of Service), Quality Control, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regional Sales, Regulations, Resource Utilization, Revenue Growth, Revenue Planning, Risk, Sales Prospecting, Service Delivery, Spreadsheets, Strategic Accounts, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Delivery, Willing to Travel, Word Processing

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8 days ago

Description

Company Description

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a $180M global consulting firm that integrates strategic advisory, project management, and dispute resolution services for organizations facing complex challenges in a world of risk. We embody our core values of embracing lifelong learning, operating with urgency, maximizing value, and driving collaboration to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Join us if you are looking for a career that offers you a chance to love what you do and deliver meaningful impact.

Job Description

Vertex is seeking a Senior Forensic Engineer to expand our testifying expert team. This role will be responsible for testifying and providing expert support on civil cases, including construction defect litigation matters. The Director is also responsible for supporting client satisfaction and employee engagement. This position is responsible for supporting the success of the Forensic practice area. Directors will proactively suggest potential solutions for new challenges/opportunities identified within their assigned market. They are expected to perform as seasoned managers and leaders in overseeing and developing a team of consultants, including supporting hiring, placement and career development within the practice. They will provide leadership in a manner that models the Company’s core values and inspires and encourages goal achievement through empowerment, learning, and creativity among the team.

Core Responsibilities

Business Development, Leadership, Strategic Planning

Responsible for supporting assigned Managing Director (MD) in meeting or exceeding the defined annual budget for the entire practice area/practice division (including revenue generation, overall utilization of assigned resources, and execution of profitable engagement work streams that may be either qualitative or quantitative in nature.)
Responsible for supporting development of new accounts and retaining and expanding existing engagements within the practice area to achieve sales goals
Effectively delegate assignments to assigned direct reports, instruct and monitor progress, and ensure work product is consistently high quality
Supports MD in monitoring relevant data such as utilization, Accounts Receivable, discretionary spending, etc.
Develop and foster relationships with decision makers within existing key/strategic accounts and cross-sell other service areas
Meet or exceed defined individual average utilization goals (and incorporating consideration of individual revenue targets) as set forth by company leadership
Responsible for learning business development methodology and for being active in efforts to individually generate incremental revenue
Identify potential new market segments and alert MD for evaluations and consideration
Travel as necessary to support client, employee, and leadership needs.
Establish quality control of service delivery, maintaining an excellent reputation of quality and lead and manage in a manner that assists with rapid resolution of any client, team member or operational challenges

Operations

Lead and manage in support of strategic plans that align with the organization’s vision and defined business objectives
Responsible for leading and managing in alignment with the development of the overall practice in achieving profit objectives
Support construction of strong cross-functional teams to achieve success in shared goals, understanding that multiple perspectives and talents build stronger teams and results
Manage assigned projects consistent with contracts and proactively alert assigned MD to any potential challenges or issues
Ensure compliance of operations with all local, state and Federal (and International, if applicable) regulations, as well as compliance with company policy
Ensure consistent high quality on deliverables for the practice

Qualifications & Competencies

Bachelor's degree and 15 years of related experience or a Master's degree and 12 years of related experience, with 7+ years in a leadership role with significant impact.
Professional Engineer (PE) licensed is required, with multiple states preferred.
Previous deposition and testimony experience is required.
Proven track record of customer relationship management and staff management and development
Demonstrated leadership skills

Knowledge & Skills

Experience in providing reliable work product review for technical deliverables
Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with co-workers, clients, subcontractors, and vendors
Able to provide oversight and direction to assigned staff
Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to perform complex tasks and handle multiple priorities and the ability to perform exceptionally under high stress conditions
Knowledge of computer operations and standard software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, Adobe) required

Additional Information

At VERTEX, we invest in top talent with a highly competitive total compensation package designed to reward performance and support long-term success. Total compensation includes a base salary and a performance-based discretionary bonus program. Our comprehensive benefits package offers multiple healthcare and dental plan options, as well as company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage—ensuring peace of mind for you and your family.

We offer a 401(k) plan with immediate matching and full vesting, empowering employees to build financial security from day one. Additional benefits include Flexible Spending Accounts, a robust Employee Assistance Program, and a suite of exclusive perks that enhance everyday life.

Time away matters—so we provide a generous paid time off program, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays (with prorated options for eligible part-time employees).

At VERTEX, growth never stops. Our signature “Lifetime of Learning” program offers tuition reimbursement and personalized support for employees pursuing advanced education—helping you sharpen your skills and accelerate your career.

Notice to Third Party Agencies:

Please note that The Vertex Companies employs a fully staffed recruiting team. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Agreement, VERTEX will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, VERTEX explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of VERTEX.

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The Vertex Companies, LLC

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