Forensic Architect/ Building Envelope Professional Job in Irvine, California Us
Halliwell Engineering Associates is one of the nation’s leading building envelope consulting practices. We provide independent, expert advice to building owners, institutions and agencies regarding various types of building component and system failures. We are also positioned as a nationally recognized property loss evaluation and claims consulting practice.
We are interested in adding several experienced, entrepreneurial Architects to our team to help us conduct forensic investigations of commercial, institutional, high-rise and residential building failures. These individuals will assist our Clients in the determination, diagnosis and documentation of building defect evaluation and failure causation analysis. The selected individuals will assist in on-site investigations to determine the cause and origin of building damage, will provide detailed verbal and written reporting to the Client and may assist in the process of building restoration.
The ideal candidate will have wide-ranging, Principal level experience in building construction and design. The candidate will have conducted building component failure investigations along with other varieties of building envelope deficiency analysis. The candidate will also have had practical exposure to rehabilitation design methodologies along with experience in the repair of exterior wall cladding systems, roofing and fenestration systems. The ability to serve as an expert witness during litigation is a plus.
We are a financially strong, growth orientated, entrepreneurial company that offers excellent compensation and benefits. This includes health insurance, twice a year merit based bonus, dental and LTD insurances, 401(k) match along with other great benefits.
We have positions available in our Chicago, and Houston offices in addition to positions in our future offices in Irvine, Los Angeles, and Dallas.
For more information on our company please visit our website at www.heainc.com .
Please apply online or email your resume with cover letter. Please attach your resume to your email as a word document. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
Requirements:
BArch or MArch degree in architecture
Minimum of 15 years experience with building envelope systems/evaluations
Architectural registration mandatory, NCARB certification preferred
Experience in property loss insurance and claims response
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Approximately 35% travel expected
No agency calls please.