Senior Forensic Engineer - Mechanical

The Vertex Companies LLC • Chester, PA • 1h ago

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

Senior 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 Responsibilities

Work 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 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 all individual work product

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Competencies

Bachelor's degree and 12 years of related experience or a Master's degree and 8 years of related experience, and at least 5 years in management capacity.

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), with multiple states preferred

Appropriately credentialed and recognized within areas of technical expertise

Proven track record of independent work product production, communication, and coordination with clients and assigned Supervisor

Demonstrated knowledge of technical areas

Knowledge & Skills

Experience in providing reliable work product review as assigned

Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with co-workers and Supervisors, and clients, subcontractors, and vendors as assigned

Strong communication and organizational skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated self-awareness and flexibility in working with a variety of personalities and work styles (colleagues, clients, Assigned Managing Director(s))

Able to handle multiple priorities and perform consistently and positively 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, emp

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