Fire Explosion Consultant

Project Time & Cost, Inc., an Atlanta, GA based international cost and forensic engineering firm is currently seeking Fire Explosion Consultants for the San Diego or Los Angeles (Southern California) area.

 

 

Summary of Role:

At the direction of the Regional Manager and with minimal supervision, investigates various incident types (based on qualifications) which may include but not be limited to Cause and Origin of fires and explosions, SIU related investigations, insurance fraud, and other investigations contingent on the needs of our clients and business unit.

 

Responsibilities:

*  Receives assignment, plans type of investigation and equipment needed.

*  Interviews and takes statements from witnesses as warranted.

*  Interviews any individuals who might provide information regarding the loss, i.e, owners, building managers, maintenance supervisors, tenants, employees, security guards, residents, neighbors, creditors, etc.

*  Conducts on-site investigation coordinating with local law enforcement agencies when required.

*  Collects, retains, and stores samples, evidence, and/or other artifacts associated with such investigations, pursuant to business unit policy/procedure.

*  Analyzes investigative information and reaches logical conclusion of cause and effect.

*  Provides factual and/or expert testimony at hearings and trials.

*  Prepares reports for clients.

*  Conducts business development (marketing) activities at the direction of business unit managers to develop and increase market share.

*  Upholds the company’s policies, procedures, and ethical standards at all times.

*  May participate in special projects or perform other duties as requested.

 

Education:

High school diploma plus law enforcement, firefighting, or other investigative training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Some college is preferred.

 

Knowledge and Skills:

Must be very analytical and detail oriented.

Strong knowledge of techniques for determining cause and origin of fires and explosions.

Good investigative skills.

Excellent communication and listening skills.

Ability to plan and organize work and to work independently.

Basic understanding of insurance coverages.

Computer skills.

Ability to operate measuring and sampling equipment.

 

Experience:

Previous experience as a city, county, state, or federal criminal investigator, or an insurance investigator.  Some positions may require proven experience as an expert witness for court appearances.

 

Decision Making/Interaction:

Regular interaction with management at client companies, with insured, witnesses and others connected with losses in question, decisions often require analysis and consideration of conflicting information.

 

Special Requirements/Certifications/Qualifications:

Must be bondable and eligible for licensing as a private investigator where so required, some jurisdictions require written testing for licensing.  Must be available for overnight travel and willing to work weekends and holidays.  Special training will be provided by PT&C Forensic Consulting Services.  In order to progress, training and performance requirements must be met.

 

Physical Requirements:

Ability to talk and hear.

Ability to see and read.

Reaching and manual dexterity for operating computer and sampling equipment.

Requires the ability to lift and carry equipment and samples weighing up to 50 lbs.; distance carried and weight will vary according to site.

Climbing ladders, balancing, stooping, kneeling crouching and crawling may be necessary during on-site investigations.

May be exposed to all kinds of weather, noise, vibration, fumes, dust and poor ventilation.

Hazardous conditions could include moving parts of machinery, electrical shock, high exposed places, explosives or toxic compounds.

 

About our Company

 

Project Time & Cost, an Atlanta (Vinings) based national cost and forensic engineering consulting firm is recognized as one of the leading cost management firms in the nation. Founded in 1982, PT&C provides cost engineering consulting services for commercial, industrial, civil works, and environmental cleanup projects to Architectural and Engineering firms, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Defense. Our highly trained, client-oriented service professionals hold numerous professional certifications that bear directly on the quality and value of PT&C's professional consulting services. . PT&C provides in-house training and financial support for certification candidates.  Our Forensic division provides investigations with dealing with structural or mechanical failures, fires and explosions and much more. Our primary forensic clients are insurance companies and or law firms.

 

We offer competitive benefits such as medical/dental/vision, 401k, profit sharing, bonus plan, STD, LTD, PTO and much more! Project Time & Cost, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is a drug- and alcohol-free environment. www.ptcinc.com

 

Interested parties should submit a resume to:  forensicjobs@ptcinc.com