J.S. Held LLC · 5 days ago
Area Leader - Northwest - Forensic Architecture & Engineering
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $220K/yr
10+ years expJ.S. Held LLC is a global consulting firm that provides technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to its clients. They are seeking a senior-level Civil/Structural Engineer to lead their Forensic Architecture and Engineering practice, overseeing a team and ensuring operational management, technical guidance, and compliance with established guidelines.
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Responsibilities
Monitors team performance and metrics including utilization, job status, billable hours, and job count
Delegates incoming assignments after careful review of which expert’s skillset best fits the job being assigned
Manages team quality and execution by providing technical and managerial guidance to the Area experts regarding inspection methodology, client interaction, and deliverable production
Regularly monitors and audits the established guidelines to ensure compliance and uniformity throughout the division
Continuously offers new avenues for improving protocols and standards to provide our clients with an exceptional experience
Provides daily operational support to the FA&E Forensics Regional Leads who will report directly to this senior leader
Takes responsibility for P&L performance and compensation reviews
Meets with and presents to peers and clients
Conducts research and develops technical topics for publication
Conducts field observations, testing and data collection
Prepares reports detailing observations made, tests conducted, and results obtained
Qualification
Required
Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited school required (Master's degree preferred but not mandatory)
PE or SE license (required)
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills including experience working with clients directly
Strong and proven leadership and business skills
10 years minimum of engineering experience, including 5 years minimum of forensic experience
Expert witness experience
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Computer skills (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
A desire to learn, excel and grow with us and within the profession
Preferred
Master's degree preferred but not mandatory
Benefits
Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
Flexible Time Off policy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401k Match
Commuter Benefit
Company
J.S. Held LLC
J.S.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Lovell Minnick Partners
2019-05-20Acquired
2015-10-30Private Equity
Leadership Team
Brian Given
Senior Vice President
Chaz Mello
Senior Vice President
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