Annual salary will be commensurate with education & experience. In addition to a competitive salary, the benefits of working for Fleisher Forensics include twice annual bonus opportunity, health insurance (including prescription drug & vision coverage), dental insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), 401k and profit-sharing plan, Paid Time Off (PTO), association fee and licensure reimbursement.
Preferred Education:
Masters
Additional Information:
Telecommuting is allowed.
Join Our Team!
Are you looking to join a dynamic, collaborative organization that rewards hard work? Join our team!
Fleisher Forensics takes pride in its long-standing relationships with plaintiff and defense attorneys, insurance companies, engineering and architectural firms, and government organizations. Our specialized areas of work include construction, premises, products and professional liability with experts including engineers, construction managers, chemists, and veterinarians.
Our clients rely upon the consultation, reports and testimony of our experts to be credible, competent, clear, comprehensive and well-versed.
Position Summary:
We have an excellent opportunity for a Forensic Architect to join our successful firm. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced, self-motivated person with a well-rounded skill set to join the team. The Forensic Architect’s responsibilities extend beyond those of traditional Architects. The ideal person for this role will need to not only have a strong grasp of architecture, but also be flexible and a strategic thinker able to take on a variety of tasks.
Responsibilities:
Review/Understand Construction Plans/Documents/Timeline for New or Existing Buildings, etc. and Standards of Care
Performs structural assessments, design compliance reports, and building envelope investigations for both commercial and residential structures
Conduct forensic field investigations into the cause and origin of incidents related to residential and commercial property damage claims and/or construction or design defect claims
Evaluation/Cost Analyses of scopes of work for remediation and/or design documents for repair of existing structures
Investigate participants involved with the design and construction of building projects to the industry standards of care
Understand Construction Documents (i.e., Contracts, ASI’s, RFI’s, Request for Payments, Punch Lists, Substantial Completion Forms, Schedules, Permits, etc.)
Effectively communicate technical information, written and verbally, to various audiences
Prepare clear, concise, cohesive, accurate, and defensible reports
Provide deposition, mediation, arbitration and/or trial testimony
Perform other job-related duties as needed
Skills and Requirements:
Bachelor of Architecture degree from NAAB accredited school
Master of Architecture preferred
Active architectural license acquired by the ARE
Ten years of architectural design experience
Exceptional technical report writing skills
Construction administration/management experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of the residential (IRC), commercial (IBC) and existing (IEBC) I-codes
Ability to manage deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Able to travel, within driving distance, to attend industry trade events and networking opportunities
Construction, Engineering, Architectural and Scientific Services For Litigation and Claims
We specialize in forensics engineering evaluations for litigation. Our clients are plaintiffs, defendants, the insured and claimants. Our dedication and commitment to assisting in the investigation and discovery process yields clarity for our clients.
We provide a diverse set of forensic evaluations for litigation and claims matters. Our comprehensive analysis, reporting and testimony provide the professional credibility you need to maximize your results.
Visit our website for more information: fleisherforensics.com