Director, Compliance – Digital Assets Business
BNY
Senior Forensic Architect
The Vertex Companies LLC
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • California
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💰 $150,000 - $190,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- 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.
Requirements
- BS degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Building Services.
- Registered Architect (RA) in California.
- 7+ years of professional experience in the design, inspection, and construction of residential and commercial structures required, prior forensics experience required.
- Strong knowledge of the residential (IRC), commercial (IBC) and existing (IEBC) I-codes.
- Proficiency with office software applications (MS Office: Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.).
- Prior experience with property damage claim investigations and in supporting litigation matters such as depositions, trial testimony, or mediation is preferred.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Excellent verbal and written (technical writing) communication skills in English.
- Ability to carry and operate a 24-foot extension ladder unassisted, walk on elevated and slope surfaces and work in confined spaces.
- Travel to client sites is required for this role.
