Senior Construction Expert
Date: Feb 25, 2026
Location: Virginia, Maryland or South Ca, MD, US
Company: All
Founded in 1954, Halliwell Engineering Associates is one of the nation’s leading forensic engineering, architectural, and construction consulting firms dedicated to providing independent and expert advice to the insurance and legal industries, building owners, institutions, and government agencies. We specialize in failure and damage assessments, restoration, and remediation consulting, building envelope assessments, claims support, and expert witness/litigation, support for thousands of commercial, residential, and industrial buildings, and properties nationwide. For more information, please visit: www.heainc.com
Position Summary:
Project lead estimating costs and complex projects. Facilitate and lead inspections on all disciplines. Ability to prepare technical reporting and high-level communication to clients. Able to participate in local business development client events.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Individual Responsibilities
- 100% Billable for year
- Project team leader (capable of managing small consulting teams)
- Estimating (Complex residential, multifamily, commercial and industrial facilities)
- Medium to High exposure ROM development (Complex residential, multifamily, commercial and industrial facilities)
- Medium to Complex level reports (Complex residential, multifamily, commercial and industrial facilities)
- Capable of technical field inspections across all disciplines (Complex residential, multifamily, commercial and industrial facilities)
- High Level communication skills to clients and project representatives
Team Management Responsibilities
- Complete management items as directed by Assistant Director.
- Daily communication with project related team members, including weekly project related schedules.
- Maintain full knowledge and status of project related team members billable hours, status of deliverables, and maintain project specific KPI tracking information.
- Capable of reviewing all team member project deliverables.
- Review and maintain project file structures and deadlines.
- Review team project related timesheets and expense reports daily.
- Oversee project setup and staffing.
- Train and mentor team members on all aspects of project related field inspections.
- Train and mentor team members on all aspects of project related deliverables.
- Train and mentor team members on all aspects of admin related tasks.
Marketing/Business Development Responsibilities
- Participate in local business development client events.
- Maintain client relationships.
Requirements and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related field. (Master’s degree a plus)
- Minimum 6-8 years in insurance related industry
- Minimum 2 years project management experience
- Active and proven insurance industry relationships with EGA and NGA level adjusters
- Travel required for local, regional and national business client assignments.
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements:
- Communication: Must be able to read and write reports and use computer (Constantly)
- Hearing and Seeing: Must be able to hear and see well enough to communicate with co-workers (Regularly)
- Cognitive Ability: Must be able to recall and apply process steps (Regularly)
- Driving (Regularly)
- Standing/Walking (Regularly)
- Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling (Regularly)
- Lifting/Pulling/Pushing (Regularly)
- Fine Motor Skills: Must be able to write, type and use phone system (Regularly)
Benefits
This position includes a competitive salary, paid vacation, holidays, and full health benefits including medical, dental, life, disability and a 401(k) plan with company match.
Our Company is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We proudly provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on these protected categories, ensuring a respectful and supportive environment for everyone.