Senior Forensic Engineer - Mechanical

The Vertex Companies LLC • Somerville, NJ • 2h ago

Description Company DescriptionThe 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 DescriptionSenior Forensic Engineers are involved in a wide variety of tasks, including forensic investigations of mechanical systems (HVAC and other MEP), code research, construction document review, failure analysis, the scope of repair preparation, and report writing. These activities will generally be performed for insurance property claims, construction defect litigation matters, and property condition assessments for residential and commercial buildings. Senior Forensic Engineers have cultivated a strong client following and excel at ongoing business development.Core ResponsibilitiesWork Product Creation, Project Management, Coordination with Team Members Conduct forensic field inspections into the cause and origin of incidents related to residential and commercial property damage claims and construction or design defect claims Research failures attributed to mechanical systems to determine the cause and origin of the incident - HVAC expertise a plus Develop a detailed plan for remediation of loss: scope, schedule, budget Author expert investigative reports with detailed findings and plans for remediation for senior management review and client presentation Ensure client satisfaction by meeting project on-time and on-budget expectations Ensure all assignments are executed with technical proficiency, accuracy, and professionalism Responsible for supporting assigned manager in meeting or exceeding the defined annual budget for the entire practice area (including proactive creation of work product to meet or exceed defined utilization targets, oversight of execution of profitable technical assignments, and communication with clients as assigned or requested) Effectively coordinate with other team members as requested or assigned, able to provide technical work product review, and monitor own progress on assigned tasks or projects, and ensure work product produced by self is consistently high quality Support assigned manager in monitoring of all relevant data related to own performance such as individual utilization rate vs target, client deadlines, accurate and timely timesheet data, etc. Meet or exceed defined individual average utilization goals as set forth by company leadership Conduct own behavior in a "lead by example" manner, with emphasis on positivity Manage own tasks within assigned projects in support of meeting defined objectives and key results (OKRs). Travel, as necessary to support client, employee, and leadership needs. Perform quality control of all assigned service delivery and self-generated work product, maintaining an excellent reputation of quality Provide feedback to project team leader in a manner that assists with rapid identification and escalation of any client, or technical or operational challenges Operations Be aware of and perform own tasks in a manner that supports the organization's vision and defined business objectives Conduct self and prioritize tasks to work toward achievement of defined profit objectives of assigned projects Cooperate in construction of strong cross-functional teams (support staff assignments of self) to achieve success in shared goals, understanding that multiple perspectives and talents build stronger teams and results Complete daily tasks consistent with contract requirements and proactively alert assigned Managing Director to any potential challenges or issues Ensure complian

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