Sr. Consultant - Professional Liability
Houston, TX 
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Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference!

Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment.

NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company! We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer-matching 401(k), and opportunities for advancement!

OVERVIEW: A Senior Consultant - Professional Liability will work within the Delay and Damages Group. This person will secondarily assist with Surety, Subcontractor Default, Builders Risk, and other Complex Construction Claims and Disputes. Primary Responsibilities include performing claims analysis related to Professional Services type claims, involving analysis of causal connection and support of damages claimed. The Senior Consultant will also be performing Technical Project Due Diligence as it relates to Client Design Professional Underwriting risk assessments.

The Senior Consultant must have experience working on construction projects and various cost and quantum-related analysis of change orders, construction claims, and disputes for design firms, owners, developers, contractors, or insurance carriers around the world. The Senior Consultant will need to use their construction experience to analyze project files, examine records, investigate issues, converse with clients, write reports, and present findings. While some travel to project sites may be required for inspections or project meetings, much of the role will be desktop reviews of project documents. The Senior Consultant must be comfortable working autonomously on analyses, with the oversight and assistance of the project team as necessary.

The Senior Consultant's prior experience in Professional Liability (E&O), Pollution Liability, Standard of Care, and Damage claims, as well as in Technical Project Due Diligence is a plus.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Perform analysis of Design Professional, Professional Services, and similar claims within the Delay and Damages practice, based upon a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the Client in advance of performing the work.
  • Perform Technical Project Due Diligence for the related Design Professional Insurance Policy risks, being contemplated by the client for use on projects of all types including but not limited to Infrastructure (Rail, Highway, Tunnels, and Bridges), Sports and Entertainment Facilities, Industrial and Manufacturing plants, Airports, etc. and produce written Risk Assessment reports detailing the findings.
  • Perform cost and quantum-related analysis on construction claims and disputes for design firms, insurance carriers, law firms, owners, developers, and contractors and produce written forensic reports, graphics, and data models detailing the findings.
  • Manage multiple projects and coordinate with other support team members to produce client reports on time.
  • May be required to supervise and/or evaluate the performance of associate team members and serve as a team leader or project manager.
  • Be comfortable initiating, developing, and maintaining mutually beneficial client relationships.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, and CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management
  • Construction Management and Engineering experience required with a minimum of 6 years of construction experience.
  • Proficiency in project documents including drawings and specifications, submittals, RFIs, contracts, and change orders.
  • Experience performing cost analysis work including change order preparation/review or dispute resolution. Forensic claims experience is a plus.
  • Experience performing Technical Project Due Diligence and Risk Assessments is a plus.
  • Risk Engineering and/or Underwriting experience with an Insurance Carrier is a plus.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred, Engineer-in-Training (EIT) may also apply.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

REQUIRED SKILLS and ABILITIES:

  • The employee must be attentive, focused, and alert when conducting site inspections, speaking and interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings, and testifying in deposition or trial. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.
  • Knowledge of construction systems including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and architecture for commercial, retail, healthcare, high-rise residential buildings, infrastructure (rail, highway, tunnels, and bridges), sports and entertainment facilities, industrial and manufacturing plants, and airports.
  • Experience coordinating with disciplines internally as well as externally with consultants/architects.
  • Experience conducting and attending construction sites, as well as preparing site inspection reports.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and BlueBeam is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, OVERTIME, and TRAVEL:

Physical Demands - Basic:

Work will be performed both in an office setting and at outside locations (i.e., Client's office, industrial, construction, and/or residential sites). Employee is frequently required to stand, sit, climb ladders, bend, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and drive a motor vehicle to job sites. Employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employee must be attentive, focused, and alert when conducting site inspections, speaking, and interacting with clients, and preparing drawings and written reports. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.

Overtime - This position is classified as salaried with an exempt FLSA status. Regular working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one hour for lunch. There will be periods where overtime will be required, which the employee will need to comply with to meet the demands of the position.

Travel Requirements - This position requires up to 25% travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

The Salary Range for this position is $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 and is dependent on education, experience, location, and certifications/licensure.

At Rimkus, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We are committed to creating a work environment that supports and celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences of all employees. If you share our commitment to diversity and inclusivity and are excited about joining a welcoming and supportive team, we encourage you to apply for our open positions.

Rimkus is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employee and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT OR A GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Female/Vets/Disabled

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
6+ years
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