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Rimkus

Forensic engineering consulting for insurance disputes

General Contractor - Construction

Construction ManagementPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeOrlando, FL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Construction field engineer or assistant project management experience is required; building inspection experience is a plus.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software is required.
  • Good report-writing and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Ability to interact and communicate with internal and external clients at all levels and work independently with sound judgment and critical thinking skills.
  • Familiarity with general construction principles and processes.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with team members, clients, and stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.
  • A B.S. in architecture, engineering, building science, construction management, or another construction-related degree, or higher, is required.
  • Three to five years of professional experience in ground-up developments, renovations, retrofits, or building fit-outs is required.
  • The role requires working at heights and in confined spaces as needed, driving to job sites, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Write and tailor reports for specific clientele.
  • Provide technical expertise for building assessments, repairs, renovations, maintenance, restoration, and new construction projects.
  • Work with licensed professionals in the assessment, design, and construction of commercial, residential, and industrial buildings.
  • Perform field assessments throughout subject sites, including areas accessed by ladders, lifts, scaffolding, rooftops, mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, elevator machine rooms, fire protection equipment rooms, and confined spaces.
  • Research local and state building codes and standards, both historical and current.
  • Review and research product submittals, samples, mock-ups, testing reports, data sheets, and warranties.
  • Apply familiarity with construction materials testing standards.
  • Read, interpret, and understand construction drawings and specifications.
  • Evaluate construction change orders by reviewing scope, cost, and project impacts; apply current construction-cost knowledge to support negotiations and recommend appropriate resolutions.
  • Work regular weekday hours, with overtime as required to meet position demands.

Desired Qualifications

  • Building inspection experience is a plus.
  • Engineer-in-training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) designation is a plus.

About the Company

Rimkus

Forensic engineering consulting for insurance disputes

Rimkus provides independent forensic engineering and technical consulting to support insurance claims, legal disputes, and risk management. Its work involves investigating failures and accidents to determine root causes, analyzing data from site visits, lab tests, and simulations, and delivering reports and expert testimony that help insurers, law firms, and corporations resolve claims and litigation. The company differentiates itself through a long track record of objective analysis, an extensive global footprint with over 110 offices, and a growth strategy built on acquisitions and private-equity investment that expanded service lines and geographic reach. Rimkus’ goal is to be a leading, globally connected provider of technically rigorous, objective engineering analysis for insurance, legal, and corporate clients, growing through strategic acquisitions to widen capabilities and reach.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1983

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