Forensic Architect

Who We Are:

m2e Consulting Engineers is a full-service multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy in South and Central Florida that delivers industry-leading creative and technical services to a variety of clients including building owners, architects, developers, property managers, law firms, and general contractors.

Full-time

m2e Consulting Engineers is a full-service multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy in South and Central Florida that delivers industry-leading creative and technical services to a variety of clients including building owners, architects, developers, property managers, law firms, and general contractors.

• Integrity First – We always act with honesty and transparency, and we own our mistakes.
• Excellence in Service – We anticipate client needs, deliver exceptional results, and maintain a client-focused mindset.
• Take Responsibility – We deliver on our promises, are dependable, and remain results-oriented.
• United in Success – We collaborate effectively, respect each other, support one another, and leave our egos aside.
• Committed to Growth – We embrace learning, strive for continuous improvement, and pursue excellence in all we do.

• Creative, collaborative environment with Friday Happy Hour to relax after a productive week.
• 100% employer-paid Healthcare Premiums (Medical, Dental, Vision, GAP).
• 11.5 Paid Holidays, and Unlimited Flexible PTO.
• 401K plan with 100% match on the first 5%.
• m2e ranked as one of Inc. Magazine's 5000 Fastest Growing Companies and has been named one of the Best Places to Work by the South Florida Business Journal.

We are seeking a highly experienced and credentialed Forensic Architect to serve as a senior technical leader on our Forensic Investigations and Expert Services (“FINES”) team. This individual will oversee and execute complex architectural forensic investigations, ensure the quality and consistency of expert reports and repair specifications, and serve as a key architectural expert witness in litigation matters. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic vision to our architectural forensic services and collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-impact results.

• Lead and direct high-stakes and complex architectural forensic investigations involving both existing and new structures.
• Serve as the primary architectural expert witness, providing testimony in depositions, arbitrations, and trials.
• Direct and contribute to the development of technical deliverables, including expert reports, repair specifications, and life safety plans.
• Ensure consistency and technical excellence across architectural deliverables.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary internal and external teams, in the public and private sector, legal counsels, condominium associations and clients to provide clear, defensible expert opinions.
• Stay up to date with the Florida Building Code and national standards related to design, construction, and forensic investigation.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to the technical development of the architectural forensic team.
• Contribute to business unit and company-wide objectives, participation in the attraction, development, and engagement of up-and-coming m2e professionals; collaborating with colleagues for in-house knowledge-sharing and training initiatives; and engaging in meaningful involvement in industry-related professional organizations, conferences, and technical committees.
• Perform detailed research and analysis, then put the results into action (e.g., gather, review, summarize literature and data from the public domain, specialized industry resources, or client, public and commercial databases).
• Audit own work products and work products of others to assure quality.

• Bachelor's/master’s degree in architecture or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, or documented combination of education and professional experience in related field.
• Active Florida Architect License.
• Valid State of Florida Driver's License and reliable transportation required.
• Proven experience developing and delivering…