Area Director/Assistant Director - Forensic Engineering
About the company:
Stepping into a regional leadership role doesn't always have to mean starting from scratch. This opportunity offers the chance to take ownership of an established forensic engineering team within a national consultancy that already has the clients, project demand and operational support in place.
The business is seeing strong demand for its investigative services and is looking to expand its leadership presence across the Northeast and Western US. You'll have the freedom to develop client relationships, grow your team and influence the direction of the regional practice while remaining involved in complex technical investigations.
The position can be structured at Assistant Director or Area Director level depending on your experience and commercial background.
What you'll be doing:
Lead and develop an established regional forensic engineering team
Oversee investigations involving structural failures, property damage, construction defects and engineering disputes
Build on existing client relationships while identifying new business opportunities
Provide technical oversight, review reports and support complex investigations
Mentor engineers and help develop the next generation of technical leaders
Manage regional performance, project delivery and business development
Work closely with national leadership to support continued regional growth
What we're looking for:
Extensive forensic engineering experience across structural, civil, mechanical or electrical disciplines
Proven experience leading engineering teams and overseeing complex investigations
Established client relationships and a demonstrable book of business
Approximately $500K+ in annual business generation for Assistant Director level, with $1M+ preferred for Area Director
Strong commercial awareness alongside technical credibility
Experience working with insurers, attorneys, property owners and other stakeholders
Ability to balance technical involvement with business development and team leadership
More reasons to apply:
Take ownership of an established regional team rather than building one from scratch
Join a national consultancy with an existing client base and strong project pipeline
Lead a Western Region team that already includes five engineering professionals
Performance bonuses of 20–40%+ with potential equity arrangements
Additional earning potential through separately compensated billable overtime
Help shape regional growth while remaining involved in complex investigations