Senior Consultant (Construction Management)

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is seeking a Senior Consultant with deep expertise in construction management and managing consulting projects. This role involves forensic investigations, expert analysis, and consulting on construction-related disputes and failures. The ideal candidate is a professional with hands-on experience managing complex construction projects who is ready to apply their knowledge in a forensic consulting environment. 

This consultant will conduct site inspections, analyze project documentation, assess construction practices against applicable standards, and communicate findings through expert reports, presentations, and testimony. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases involving claims, disputes, and failures—while collaborating with ESi’s multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists nationwide. 

Key Responsibilities:

Client Development & Collaboration

• Develop local clients and projects in the construction industry by working in concert with regional business development staff and colleagues in ESi’s Civil/Structural Practice.
• Perform marketing and business development activities to identify potential clients and strategies to build a client base. The candidate would be responsible for representing ESi and its consultants to potential clients and at conferences and meetings. Business development activities also may include making presentations and introductions to obtain additional clients and projects and/or expand ESi’s business.
• Partner with peers across ESi disciplines and offices to pursue and execute cross-functional projects.

Technical Leadership & Forensic Investigations

• Provide consultation to clients regarding potential or existing construction issues and propose potential solutions to remedy construction issues.
• Conduct forensic investigations related to the standard of care for construction management.
• Investigate construction management issues on construction projects which may include planning, scheduling, work coordination, safety management, risk management, quality control, and work supervision.
• Prepare well-written technical reports, visual exhibits, and expert opinions for use in litigation and insurance matters. 
• Provide expert witness testimony via deposition and trial. 
• Offer clear, technically supported recommendations on the acceptance or scope of projects.
• Perform field inspections of a diverse range of structures and systems including residential, commercial, marine, transportation, and industrial structures.

Project & Practice Management

• Lead or contribute to multidisciplinary teams; manage timelines, budgets, and client expectations. 
• Adhere to and contribute to ESi’s QA/QC standards by reviewing peers’ work. 
• Perform ongoing continuing education, including preparing technical presentations, white papers, and/or peer-reviewed papers relevant to their areas of practice.
• Mentor junior consultants to support their professional development.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management required
• Master’s degree preferred

Experience Requirements:

• 8 years of experience in construction management of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Experience as a General Contractor preferred.
• Prior consulting or forensic/litigation support experience is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Familiarity with project management software and CAD tools is a plus.
• Ability to collect and interpret field data using typical inspection tools (e.g., laser measures, drones, cameras).

Professional Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing roles and technical reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex projects and work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit. Travel and field inspections may involve walking, climbing, and carrying equipment up to 30 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most of the work is in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work may occasionally be outdoors, in an industrial workplace, a construction site, or unheated buildings, and might be in noisy and dirty workspaces.

To all recruitment agencies: ESi does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of ESi without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of ESi. Please, no phone calls or emails.

It is the policy of ESi, as an equal opportunity employer, to attract and retain the best-qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. ESi is committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities, as well as veterans. If you need assistance with completing the electronic application, please email your request to employment@engsys.com