The Vertex Companies LLC

Engineer

• Forensic investigations of residential, commercial, and/or mixed-use buildings
• code research and construction document review
• failure analysis
• scope of repair preparation
• report writing
• support assigned Director in meeting or exceeding the defined annual budget
• managing and leading the execution of any new accounts and supporting the retaining and expansion of existing engagements to achieve sales goals
• delegate assignments to assigned direct reports
• support Director in proactive monitoring of all relevant data
• manage and mentor a team of assigned direct reports
• assess the condition of existing structures for prospective buyers/sellers/tenants
• inspect in-construction structures to prevent future claims/losses
• develop detailed plan for remediation of loss
• provide expert witness testimony for litigation cases

Senior Forensic Engineer

Software Engineer

• Provide expert litigation support services to attorneys on construction matters
• Testify as an expert witness in a court or arbitration regarding your cost estimating opinions
• Develop cost of repair estimates for scopes of work based on engineering report recommendations
• Manage multiple cost estimation related client matters
• Analyze construction plans, documents, and construction contracts
• Attend site inspections of projects to document observable conditions
• Perform/review electronic onscreen quantity takeoffs for accuracy and precision
• Utilize multiple pricing databases to determine unit costs for repair work
• Compose expert reports detailing cost estimating strategies

Subject Matter Expert – Forensic Cost Engineering

Director

• The Senior Managing Director- Practice Leader for the Project Advisory practice is responsible for the overall strategy, business operations and financial performance of the Project Advisory practice as well as client satisfaction and employee engagement.
• Responsible for meeting or exceeding the defined annual budget for the entire Project Advisory practice area (including revenue generation, overall utilization of assigned resources, and execution of profitable engagement work streams that may be either qualitative or quantitative in nature.)
• Responsible for development and implementation of strategic sales and marketing programs to develop new accounts and retain and expand existing engagements within the Project Advisory practice area to achieve sales goals.
• Effectively delegate assignments to direct reports, instruct and monitor progress, and ensure work product is consistently high quality.
• Development of analyses and financial models using transactional data and/or financial data.
• Develop and foster relationships with existing key/strategic accounts and cross-sell other service areas.
• Meet or exceed defined individual utilization goals based on revenue targets as set forth by company leadership.
• Directly manage, mentor and develop a team of direct reports focused on attracting, placing, and growing the Project Advisory practice team members, with emphasis on creating a team and culture that is empowered to execute.
• Responsible for business development, client coordination, and the overall management of projects as well as mentoring of staff.
• Lead team of Senior Managing Directors to establish and drive towards defined objectives and key results (OKRs).

Senior Managing Director – Practice Area Leader, Project Advisory

• responsible for the overall strategy, business operations and financial performance of the Project Advisory practice
• develop the budget through to the practice’s achievement of revenue and contribution margin goals
• identify growth opportunities and develop solutions to proactively react to changes to their assigned market
• perform as subject matter experts in developing client solutions
• oversee and grow a team of consultants, including management of consultant hiring, placement and career development
• provide leadership that models the Company’s core values and inspires goal achievement through empowerment, learning, and creativity

Project Manager

• work with Project Managers and Equipment Planners on each project to ensure a smooth and successful transition from planning through procurement and installation
• Oversee the entire Procurement Process on given projects and lead Procurement Kick-Off Meetings
• Gain an understanding of the client’s current purchase process and how to use best practices to assist them to meet project expectations
• Assist in building the Procurement Schedule
• Provide leadership and coordinate activities for all facets of the process from RFP/Quotes to tracking and expediting orders
• Prepare RFP documents
• Analyze RFP’s/Quotes to confirm necessary specifications are met or identify alternate vendors
• Participate in and/or lead final pricing negotiations
• Manage or attend vendor bid presentations or coordination for vendor equipment trials
• Coordinate any changes of purchased versus planned equipment items with project manager, architect, and engineer for medical, electrical and plumbing issues
• Develop purchase requisitions/orders or enter into client database/software as requested in our contract
• Lead weekly procurement calls with the client to update on the status of purchasing
• Provide regular reports to the Owner summarizing current project status with regard to purchases and costs
• Participate in hospital surveys, design, planning, procurement, logistics meetings, and installation efforts as necessary
• Coordinate with the Logistics team for installation needs and assist in the reconciliation of any on-site equipment issues in regard to damage or returns as applicable
• Provide project close-out documents at completion
• Obtain vendor quotes and prepare purchase requisitions to facilitate client purchase orders

Medical Equipment Procurement Project Manager

• Work with Senior Equipment Planners on each project to ensure specifications and cut books created are complete and accurate
• Ensure equipment lists are complete and accurate, purchase requisitions are accurate and on time
• Reconcile purchased equipment to specified equipment accurately
• Properly document ongoing education activities
• Research medical equipment to generate accurate specifications and cut sheets in 4-Tower
• Review and modify 4-Tower equipment specifications and cut sheets as needed
• Create new projects with initial departments and rooms from space programs and/or floor plans
• Create initial equipment lists for common clinical spaces using medical equipment standards
• Perform edits to equipment lists using internal and external project team notes and drawing markups
• Participate in clinical equipment review meetings and provide documentation of equipment changes generated in those meetings
• Prepare standard project reports and extracts
• Compile and post submittal documents and other project deliverables
• Participate in hospital equipment surveys and installation efforts as needed
• Obtain vendor quotes and prepare purchase requests to facilitate client purchase orders
• Reconcile project equipment specifications against purchased equipment through the procurement and installation process
• Incorporate equipment specifications, client purchase and service agreement terms and conditions, and acceptance processes into documents generated for bidding and/or negotiations during procurement
• Generate pricing comparison reports of multiple vendor responses to RFPs for major and minor movable equipment
• Track and expedite equipment orders and coordinate equipment delivery, installation, and training with the internal project manager.

Medical Equipment Project Coordinator

Architect

• Forensic Architect providing expert consulting on building envelope investigation, architect standard of care analysis, premises liability, building code analysis, code and specifications analysis, infrared thermography survey, and fire-resistant construction analysis.
• Work on insurance property claims, construction defect litigation matters, and property condition assessments.
• Conduct forensic field inspections into cause and origin of incidents related to residential and commercial property damage and construction/design defect claims.
• Research compliance with building codes and review construction and project plan documents.
• Develop expert investigative reports with detailed findings and remediation plans for senior management review and client presentation.
• Develop detailed remediation plans and estimates: scope, schedule, budget.
• Participate in business development activities and presentations; maintain regular contact with existing and prospective clients.
• Support other departments as needed.

Senior Forensic Architect

• Senior Fire Protection Engineer to join Vertex; lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of fire protection systems while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards\n• Develop comprehensive fire protection system designs, including sprinklers, alarms, and suppression systems\n• Create and review detailed engineering plans, schematics, and blueprints\n• Utilize advanced engineering software and tools to simulate fire scenarios and assess system performance\n• Maintain accurate records of all fire protection activities and system installations\n• Lead complex projects and manage key accounts for the company\n• Provide technical oversight and education to junior engineers\n• Ensure compliance with NFPA codes, local regulations, and industry standards\n• Conduct thorough fire risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies\n• Develop and implement emergency response plans and evacuation procedures\n• Perform regular inspections and testing of fire protection systems\n• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities\n• Establish and enforce safety protocols for project implementation\n• Create comprehensive technical documentation and maintenance manuals\n• Mentor and develop team members to enhance department capabilities\n• Implement quality control measures for all fire protection installations