Rimkus Consulting Group - Cincinnati, OH
posted 4 months ago
Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference! Rimkus is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting, specializing in building envelope, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, and construction management services. As a forensic consultant, you will provide essential services requiring Civil Engineering expertise for a diverse range of clients, including insurance, legal, and industrial sectors. Your role will involve assessing and determining the cause and origin of structural failures, building envelope failures, and construction defects, as well as evaluating the extent and repairability of such issues. You will be responsible for delivering comprehensive oral and written reports of your findings and, when necessary, providing expert testimony in legal matters. In this position, you will manage multiple projects, performing investigations and analyses of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to resolve claims and legal matters. Your forensic assignments will be based on a defined scope of work and budget, which you will prepare in collaboration with the client. Field investigations will include studying and determining the causes of construction defects or structural failures, gathering photographic evidence, conducting interviews, overseeing field testing, and reviewing relevant documentation. You will also prepare detailed reports documenting the causes of failures, extent of loss, and recommended remediation, ensuring that all procedures are followed and that safety and due diligence are maintained throughout the project. Building and maintaining mutually beneficial client relationships will be a key aspect of your role.