What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Architect/Testifying Expert position at orcutt I winslow?
Forensic Architect/Testifying Expert
Orcutt Winslow is seeking highly-skilled individuals to assist experts in formulating opinions relative to design and construction problems. These individuals have experience in seeking relevant documentation and assembling facts to substantiate particular opinions regarding design errors, omissions and construction deficiencies which have caused damages and as such generated a dispute, claim or lawsuit.
Capabilities:
- Minimum four-year college degree in related field of architecture/engineering and or construction or equivalent (to be determined by division director).
- Minimum seven-year experience in the architectural and/or construction fields (prior experience with similar forensic work is a plus).
- Very familiar with the design and construction process and familiar with instruments of service used within same.
- Familiar with Building Codes.
- Basic understanding of destructive testing procedures.
- Computer literate in CAD software and three-dimensional design software such as Revit. Also literate in Word, Excel, Power Point.
- Good understanding of the English language with capacity for report writing and proof reading (knowledge of other languages may be an added plus).
- Willing and capable to travel out of town on an as needed basis.
- Ability to work effectively with others to meet deadlines and handle occasional stress resulting therefrom.
- Licensed professional preferred.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Prepare consulting agreements and set up contract summary sheets.
- Assist experts with research efforts as requested by them or the division director.
- Organizing case files/documents for research.
- Set up electronic case files.
- Prepare and/or monitor demonstrative exhibits as skill will allow.
- Assist in document storage and retrieval efforts.
- Participate in case marketing efforts.
- Monitor fee collection efforts for cases he or she is responsible for.
- Assist in maintaining the case database and case reference library.
- Offer testimony (depositions, arbitrations, trial etc.) if and when it is necessary for a particular case.
About Us:
Orcutt Winslow specializes in design of people-oriented architectural experiences. We offer architectural planning and design, interior design, and creative services. In addition, our CASE forensic division provides Construction Analysis, Support, and Evaluation to attorneys, owners, design professionals, contractors, risk insurers and sureties that are engaged in dispute resolution efforts. Our forensic experts assist in presenting facts and opinions on key issues of a dispute in a graphically orchestrated and effective manner.
Our energetic and collaborative culture is shaped by positive individuals who believe work - and the work environment - should be fun. We are dedicated to the professional growth of our staff while providing a supportive learning workplace and a healthy work-life balance.
Benefits:
We are proud to offer outstanding benefits, compensation, and growth opportunities. Our total compensation package includes a base salary, paid employee health and dental insurance, vacation, holiday pay and paid parental leave, a performance/profit-based bonus incentive program and a 401(k) plan with safe harbor matching contribution.
