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Construction Expert Witness
Job in
San Juan Capistrano, Orange County, California, 92675, USA
Listed on 2026-01-03
Listing for:
Pete Fowler Construction Services, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-03
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Civil Engineering -
Construction
Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Intro / Job Brief
The Expert (also known as an Expert Witness or Testifying Expert) supports attorneys and insurance carriers by providing professional opinions and testimony on complex technical matters within the construction and building industries. This person plays a critical role in offering insights into technical aspects, potential liabilities, causation, and damages in construction disputes.
The Expert has extensive experience in some aspect of construction or buildings (general contractor, trade contractor, architect, engineer, cost estimator, scheduler, etc.), as well as proven experience serving as the designated expert for lawsuits and/or insurance claims. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, possesses a passion for uncovering the root causes of construction issues, and is adept at presenting clear and cost-effective solutions.
GeneralObjectives
- Serve as the designated Expert Witness for lawsuits and insurance claims.
- Provide Expert Witness Testimony including deposition, arbitration, and trial.
- Collaborate with the Marketing & Sales team to develop an Expert marketing strategy and prepare all necessary documents including Resume/CV, Consultant Introduction, and Testimony List.
- Attend pre-project calls with clients to discuss project details and determine if required expertise is met.
- Attend site investigations to inspect structures and conditions relating to the construction.
- Rigorously document with photographs, notes, diagrams, and checklists.
- Prepare inspection summary narratives of what was discussed and observed.
- Review, analyze, summarize, and demonstrate understanding of:
- Construction documents (proposals, architectural drawings, contracts / subcontracts, schedules, change orders, daily logs, etc.)
- Legal documents (summons, complaints, motions, demands, depositions, expert reports, etc.)
- Prepare scopes of work and cost estimates.
- Prepare cost analyses and / or cost comparisons.
- Prepare requests for proposal as required.
- Present site observations, document analysis, and cost estimates to Technical Experts.
- Hypothesize causes and utilize PFCS systems to organize and structure hypotheses in a clear, concise, and verifiable manner.
- Determine content and flow of reports according to project objective.
- Collaborate with Project Coordinators to deliver reports that adhere to PFCS standards.
- Attend meetings and mediations with clients and others to gather project information or present PFCS work.
- Document meeting notes and utilize PFCS systems to communicate actions as required.
- Track time billed to clients on each and every project.
- Maintain billable hour targets, monthly goals.
- Collaborate with management to set quarterly professional development goals aligned with departmental and company objectives.
- Actively pursue these goals within the designated timeframe, ensuring acquired skills contribute to achieving company targets.
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