Director, Forensic Architecture

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as an architectural expert witness in legal proceedings, such as litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolutions.

• Oversee forensic investigations related to construction defects, architectural design issues, building envelope failures, water intrusion, compliance with codes, and standard-of-care concerns.

• Examine project documentation, site conditions, testing data, and other evidence to ascertain causation, scope, and liability.

• Generate independent expert opinions and compose clear, defensible expert reports, rebuttals, and exhibits.

• Deliver and defend expert testimony during depositions, arbitration, and trials, including under cross-examination.

• Collaborate closely with attorneys, clients, and other specialists on technical case matters, dispute strategies, and opposing expert assessments.

• Execute and oversee site inspections, evidence gathering, testing, and other technical inquiries.

• Assess repair and remediation strategies as they pertain to the dispute.

• Foster client relationships and aid in the continuous development of HKA's forensic architecture practice.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture.

• Active U.S. Registered Architect (RA) license.

• Extensive experience in forensic architecture, construction disputes, and litigation consulting, including leading investigations and formulating independent expert opinions.

• Experience as an expert witness, including live testimony in at least one court trial within the past four years.

• Proficiency in investigating construction defects, building envelope failures, water intrusion, code compliance issues, and architectural standard-of-care topics.

• Background in collaborating directly with attorneys and clients on intricate litigation and dispute issues.

• Proven experience in nurturing client relationships and contributing to business growth.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• 20 days of paid time off.

• Additional company holidays.

• Wellness time.

• Opportunities for performance bonuses and other incentives.

• Comprehensive training, professional development, and career advancement programs available globally.

• An inclusive and collaborative workplace culture.