Senior Managing Consultant; Cost Estimating Engineer

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Civil & Structural Full Time Tampa, St. Petersburg, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is an engineering and scientific investigation and failure analysis firm. We are frequently retained by law firms, insurance companies, and manufacturers to answer complex technical questions on projects ranging from small, focused investigations to large-scale, high‑profile losses.

Our work spans a wide range of challenges, including major transportation accidents, equipment and product failures, personal injury claims, and damage to residential, commercial, and industrial structures. The variety, complexity, and real‑world impact of our projects create deeply fulfilling and intellectually engaging careers for our consultants.

At ESi, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your own path while being supported by a collaborative culture, national expertise, and industry‑leading resources.

ESi’s Civil and Structural team evaluates, investigates, and restores structures and sites through detailed inspections, engineering analysis, and research. By identifying causes of damage and failure, the team develops practical solutions that improve safety, performance, and reliability across the built environment.

This role involves forensic investigations, expert analysis, and consulting regarding construction costs. The ideal candidate is a professional with hands‑on experience managing construction and restoration projects who is ready to apply their knowledge in a forensic consulting environment.

This consultant will conduct site inspections, analyze project documentation, assess construction progress and property damages, and communicate findings through expert reports, presentations, and testimony. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases involving claims, disputes, and failures—while collaborating with ESi’s multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists nationwide.

• Authors high‑quality technical reports.
• Conducts well‑developed and well‑prepared client presentations.
• Testifies in court or provides depositions if requested by clients.
• Establishes work plan, staffing, and budget for each project phase and arranges for assignment of project personnel.
• Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Directs and coordinates project within prescribed schedule and budget scopes.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems.
• Seeks technical advice and oversight from more experienced consultants when necessary.
• Coordinates proper internal project technical reviews.
• Works with Business Development to identify potential clients and strategies to build client base.
• Actively participates in Business Development activities, including client meetings, presentations, and appropriate conferences.
• Mentors earlier-career employees in growth and development.
• Actively seeks to develop professionally in skills, experience, and industry reputation.
• Actively works to develop client base and book of business.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field required.

• 10 + years’ experience in construction cost estimating, building damage mitigation, performing large scale investigations, project management, and technical report writing and preparation.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating construction and building damage (e.g., fire, water, storm loss) across a wide range of structure types (e.g., single & multi‑family residential, commercial, educational,…