Senior Project Engineer

• Nov 2022 - Present

Forensic Engineer

• Nov 2022 - Present

• Provides building science related technical advice to project teams.• Investigates and provides expert opinion on construction related damages and defects.• Reviews technical documentation, including but not limited to engineering drawings, relevant codes and standards, regulations, operating manuals, and maintenance records as they pertain to property losses and failures.

Forensic Engineer

• Apr 2020 - Nov 2022

• Conducted engineering investigations (studies, simulations, surveys, and records and gathered evidence) as required to support insurance and legal clients and provided engineering opinions as it related to property losses.• Investigated and documented damage related to building envelope and structural failures, including but not limited flooding, wind pressures, settlement, collapse, impact, water infiltration, condensation and fire in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Depending on client needs, determined the extent of damage related to an event, the cause and origin of the damage, and recommended repair strategies and details. As necessary, managed the development of structural repair designs and permit drawings.• Investigated and provided expert opinion on construction related damages and defects.• Reviewed technical documentation, including but not limited to engineering drawings, relevant codes and standards, regulations, operating manuals, and maintenance records as they pertained to property losses and failures.• Provided expert witness evidence and testimony in Court, as required.• Collaborated with and provided technical advice to project teams and colleagues.• Made contributions to company knowledge management and internal training modules.• Provided technical presentations to industry professionals and clients.• Assisted growing and maintaining existing client relationships.

Project Manager

• Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

• Oversaw construction projects and delivered building science services, including evaluation, design and bidding, and construction review and contract administration services; • Involved with other teams, particularly those providing Property Condition Assessments, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering services; • Conducted investigations and field reviews to determine design and repair options; • Prepared client proposals, investigation reports and construction documents; • Provided technical advice to clients and directed project teams (consultants and contractors); • Managed the contract administration and quality of restoration projects at the construction stage; • Evaluated contractor performance to ensure project deliverables and quality standards are achieved; • Kept the client informed of site issues impacting project quality and resolved issues as required; • Made contributions to company knowledge management; • Provided technical support to project team members; • Mentored building science consultants within the company and helped them hone their engineering skills; • Contributed to the firm’s reputation in the market and maintained client base

Engineering Manager

• Sep 2013 - Jul 2019

• Oversaw the work of other engineers within the company. • Acted as expert witness in numerous building envelope related construction claim losses and conflict resolution. • Prepared construction bid documents for a wide range of rehabilitation projects, but with a focus on building envelopes (roofing, cladding and foundation systems). • Taught part of a Commercial Property Assessment course for various public and private groups across North America. • Oversaw the work of other engineers within the company. • Acted as expert witness in numerous building envelope related construction claim losses and conflict resolution. • Prepared construction bid documents for a wide range of rehabilitation projects, but with a focus on building envelopes (roofing, cladding and foundation systems). • Taught part of a Commercial Property Assessment course for various public and private groups across North America.

Project Manager

• Apr 2013 - Aug 2013

• Provided building condition investigations and analyses, repair designs, reviewed outside architectural drawings and specifications, in retrofit and new construction projects • Conducted field reviews relative to quality assurance • Performed related contract administration • Provided building condition investigations and analyses, repair designs, reviewed outside architectural drawings and specifications, in retrofit and new construction projects • Conducted field reviews relative to quality assurance • Performed related contract administration

Architectural Design Technician

• Jun 2004 - Sep 2004

• Conducted structural analysis and product design using proprietary engineering software. • Produced product plan layout and detailing. • Created material lists and produced production packages. • Managed projects and communicated with Customers, Architects, Engineers and Inside Sales Representatives. • Conducted structural analysis and product design using proprietary engineering software. • Produced product plan layout and detailing. • Created material lists and produced production packages. • Managed projects and communicated with Customers, Architects, Engineers and Inside Sales Representatives.