Senior Consultant - Construction Estimation Expert - Remote

Overview

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a global $150M professional services firm that offers integrated forensic consulting, expert witness services, construction project advisory, and compliance and regulatory consulting to a myriad of markets and industries. Our brand purpose is to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Join us if you are looking for a career that offers you a chance to love what you do, continuously learn, and take pride in your work.

Our Damages/Cost Estimation group provides expert professional services to attorneys on construction matters including but not limited to construction defect claims, fire loss claims, and contract disputes. Our team is comprised of qualified cost experts and consultants who evaluate construction costs utilizing industry standard estimating techniques. We differentiate ourselves because VERTEX is also a large construction manager, and we maintain a database of subcontractor and vendor pricing, which provides us with reliable, current market pricing.

Having represented clients on some of the most complex construction matters in the world, we pride ourselves on providing the most value to our clients through sound analysis, problem-solving, clear articulation of our findings and unrivaled attention.

In Short

• Testify as an expert witness regarding your cost estimating opinions in dispute resolution proceedings, as necessary.
• Develop cost of repair estimates for scopes of work based on engineering report recommendations for reconstruction projects.
• Manage multiple cost estimation related client matters which typically involve construction defect claims and disputes.
• Analyze construction plans, documents, and contracts to understand party responsibilities.
• 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 and breakdown of cost allocation.
• Communicate assignment requirements directly with client and team.
• Lead project team effectively and manage team schedule to ensure deadlines and budget expectations are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management preferred.
• Professional credentials and certifications related to cost estimation.
• 10+ years of professional experience developing and defending construction estimates.
• Prior experience as an expert witness providing testimony for construction damages or cost related cases required.
• Working knowledge and ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Proficiency in construction estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, RSMeans, etc.).
• Aptitude with MS Office applications, project accounting and spreadsheet data.
• Demonstrated experience in business development, including client relationship management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Able to meet deadlines, both internally and externally driven.

Benefits

• Solid total compensation package including base salary and discretionary bonus plan.
• Robust benefits package including healthcare and dental.
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
• 401k plan with immediate match and vesting.
• Generous paid time off plan including vacation and sick time.
• “Lifetime of Learning” program offers tuition reimbursement.