Job Description
Project Manager - Forensic Engineer/Architect - Columbus, OH
Job Locations
US-OH-Columbus
Job ID
2024-2204
Category/Group
Investigative/Forensics Group
Employment Type
Regular Full-Time
Overview
When you join American Structurepoint, you gain more than a career. You become part of a family of talented, passionate, good-hearted people who take pride in going the extra mile for our clients. At American Structurepoint, we are known for making the impossible happen for clients across the world who want help building and bettering their communities. We live by our values- excellence, respect, integrity innovation, and social responsibility. We encourage our experts to try new things and explore new ideas that turn our client's dreams into reality, even if those ideas are unconventional. We invest in our people by offering excellent benefits and training, development, and mentorship opportunities that lead to a rewarding career path. If you are ready for more than a career, we invite you to explore opportunities to join our team and help us improve the quality of life for the communities we serve.
Group: Investigative
Position: Project Manager - Forensic Engineer/Architect
Location: Columbus, OH
Our Investigative Group specializes in investigating and assessing structures in the built environment. Our expertise includes specialized knowledge of the design and construction of a wide-array of structures, the materials used to build them, and how and why these structures deteriorate and fail. You will join a team of licensed structural engineers, civil engineers, architects, fire investigators, roofing consultants, and building enclosure specialists to conduct property evaluations and forensic investigations, offering a personal touch to clients.
The Project Manager - Forensic Engineer/Architect will be responsible for performing a wide range of forensic investigations related to damage and deterioration of structures as well as condition assessment studies for property owners and managers. The work includes evaluations of commercial, residential, industrial, institutional, and municipal projects. The position requires direct daily contact with clients and staff in addition to production of technical reports, drawings, and specifications. Therefore, superior oral and written communication skills are a must. Applicants must possess experience in or the desire to learn the evaluation of entire structures (from foundations to roofing) as well as the investigation of failures and building problems. Position requires frequent local and occasional regional travel.
Responsibilities
Conducting and/or managing investigations, assessments, and expert witness assignments in order to prepare accurate technical reports and repair documents, and occasionally provide expert testimony
Managing multiple assignments concurrently
Structural or Architectural Design
Delegating to, mentoring of, and directing other production staff for maximum productivity and profitability
Managing the billing process for assigned projects
Meeting with existing and prospective clients to coordinate new project opportunities
Preparing proposals, fee justifications, and contracts as needed in conjunction with the Team Leader and/or Group Leader
Providing internal review of documents (reports, drawings, proposals, etc.) for other group members to ensure accurate, understandable, and consistent production of high-quality documents
Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or Architecture from an accredited engineering or architecture school; Other degrees will be considered based on relevant experience
Registered Professional Engineer, NCARB Registered Architect, or similar industry certification
5+ years' experience
Strong team player with effective internal & external verbal and written communication skills
Prior design and/or investigation experience preferred
Proficient with MS Office applications
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift or move objects weighing up to 50 lbs
Ability/willingness to climb ladders and scaffolding, work from heights, walk roofs, access crawl spaces and other areas of limited accessibility
Comfortable working outdoors in all conditions
American Structurepoint is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regad to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
