Career Opportunities in Phoenix Office

We are seeking to add a highly-motivated mid-to-senior level licensed Architect to our team of multi-disciplinary consultants. Individual will have knowledge in the behavior of building enclosures and their components for use in forensic analyses relating to residential, commercial, industrial facilities, marine and inland structures. Experience in performing failure cause & origin analysis on building systems, authoring technical reports, and construction litigation is desired. Building envelope types include, but are not limited to, cladding, wall enclosures, roofing systems, and fenestration components.

Responsibilities and Duties include:

• Perform forensic investigations of building envelope failures.
• Diagnose failures in building envelope systems and recommend solutions for remediation of those failures.
• Field work to document as-built conditions and damage to building systems as a result of natural (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and/or human induced origins (design and construction errors/omissions). Natural events can include large catastrophes such as regional floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires and earthquakes.
• Utilizing building codes, technical knowledge, and understanding of construction practices to establish repair scope recommendations as well as cause and origin analyses.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Communicate with clients, interface with code officials and contractors to address construction issues to provide detailed reports.
• Manage multiple project assignments, executing them on time and within budget.
• Retention and development of client relationships.
• Willing to travel, as needed, on short notice at times.

Education and Experience requirements:

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Architecture from an NAAB accredited program required.
• State of Arizona Licensed Architect through NCARB’s ARE examination.  Multiple state registrations (or ability to obtain) a plus.
• Minimum 10 Years Architectural experience in design or other background that promotes an understanding of building construction.
• Experience in property loss and construction defects a plus.
• Knowledge of national building and construction codes (IBC, IRC, IEBC, etc.)
• Understanding of heat, air and moisture control principles within enclosure materials and assemblies.
• Familiarity with performance and testing requirements, details and specifications for building enclosures.
• Familiarity with façade components and assemblies, particularly at their interfaces.
• Understanding of material selection as it relates to long-term durability and performance of building enclosures.
• Field experience. Must be able to physically carry and climb ladders for roof access, as well as navigate steep-slope roofing up to 6:12. Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in providing Litigation Support including Expert Testimony at Depositions and/or Trial, Mediation or Arbitration proceedings, a plus.
• Registered Roof Observer (RRO) and Registered Roof Consultant (RRC) designations are a plus.

MKA offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits program including a generous 401K match, ESOP participation, medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and have a good driving record.

We are seeking to add a highly-motivated mid-to-senior level licensed Professional Engineer to our team of multi-disciplinary licensed engineers. The individual will have knowledge in the behavior of structural systems and their components for use in Forensic Engineering relating to residential, commercial, industrial facilities, marine and inland structures. Experience in performing failure cause & origin analysis on building systems, authoring technical reports, and construction litigation is desired. Building system types include, but not limited to, steel, concrete, masonry, wood, roofing and building envelopes.

Responsibilities and Duties include:

• Fieldwork to document as-built conditions and damage to structural systems as a result of natural (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and/or human-induced origins (design and construction errors/omissions). Natural events can include large catastrophes such as regional floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, and earthquakes.
• Utilize building codes, technical knowledge of structural behavior, and understanding of construction practices to establish repair scope recommendations as well as cause and origin analyses.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Communicate with Clients, interface with Code Officials and Contractors and provide detailed reports.
• Manage multiple project assignments, executing them on time and within budget.
• Retention and development of Client relationships.
• Willing to travel, as needed, on short notice.

Education and Experience requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited program required.
• Minimum 10 Years Structural Engineering experience in design or other backgrounds that promotes an understanding of structural behavior.
• State of Arizona Licensed Professional Engineer through NCEES examination. Multiple state registrations (or ability to obtain) a plus.
• Knowledge of national building and construction codes (ICC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience of structural engineering concepts, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of multiple types of construction, a plus.
• Field experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in providing Litigation Support including Expert Testimony at Depositions and/or Trial, Mediation and Arbitration proceedings, desirable.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and have a good driving record.

MKA offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits program including a generous 401K match, ESOP participation, medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation.

We are seeking to add a highly-motivated mid-to-senior level licensed Professional Engineer to our team of multi-disciplinary licensed engineers. The individual will have knowledge in the behavior of mechanical equipment and building/process systems and their components for use in forensic engineering relating to residential, commercial, industrial facilities, marine and inland structures. Experience in performing failure cause & origin analysis on building systems, authoring technical reports, and construction litigation is desired. Mechanical equipment and systems types include, but not limited to, HVAC systems, boilers, industrial gas systems, plumbing systems, machinery & process equipment, fire protection systems, etc.

Responsibilities and Duties include:

• Fieldwork to document as-built conditions and damage to mechanical systems as a result of natural (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and/or human-induced origins (design, construction errors/omissions and product defects). Natural events can include large catastrophes such as regional floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires and earthquakes.
• Utilize building codes, technical knowledge of mechanical systems and understanding of construction practices to establish repair scope recommendations as well as cause and origin analyses.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Communicate with Clients, interface with code officials and contractors and provide detailed reports.
• Manage multiple project assignments, executing them on time and within budget.
• Retention and development of Client relationships.
• Willing to travel, as needed, on short notice at times.

Education and Experience requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program required.
• Minimum 10 Years Mechanical Engineering experience in design or other background that promotes an understanding of mechanical systems.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Arizona through NCEES examination. Multiple state registrations (or ability to obtain) a plus.
• Knowledge of national building and construction codes (ICC, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience of mechanical engineering concepts, principles and practices including HVAC, Boilers and fire protection systems.
• Knowledge of multiple types of construction, a plus.
• Knowledge of estimating mechanical equipment designs and installations, a plus.
• Field experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in providing litigation support including expert testimony at depositions and/or trial, mediation and arbitration proceedings, desirable.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and have a good driving record

We are seeking to add a highly-motivated mid-to-senior level Professional Engineer to our team of multi-disciplinary engineers in the Los Angeles, California office. The Engineer will conduct field investigations and perform failure/accident analysis for electrical equipment and/or mechanical equipment and processes through construction knowledge and engineering principles. Electrical equipment types included, but not limited to low, medium and high voltage switchgear, panelboards and transformers, data and communication systems, fire alarm systems, lighting systems, electrical appliances, etc. Facilities types include power generating and distribution systems, commercial and industrial facilities, municipal buildings and infrastructure assets, and residential properties.

Responsibilities and Duties include:

• Field work to document as-built conditions and damage to electrical systems and equipment as a result of natural (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and/or human induced origins (design, construction errors/omissions and product defects). Natural events can include large catastrophes such as regional floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes.
• Utilize building codes, technical knowledge, and understanding of construction practices to establish repair scope recommendations as well as cause and origin analyses.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Provide electrical support for the fire origin and cause consultants/engineers to determine electrical causes of fires, a plus.
• Communicate with clients, interface with code officials and contractors to address construction issues and provide detailed reports.
• Manage multiple project assignments, executing them on time and within budget.
• Retention and development of Client relationships.
• Willing to travel, as needed, on short notice at times.

Education and Experience requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program required.
• Minimum 10 Years Electrical Engineering experience in design or other background that promotes an understanding of electrical systems and equipment.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Arizona through NCEES examination. Multiple state registrations (or ability to obtain) a plus.
• Minimum 10 Years Electrical Engineering experience in design or other background that promotes an understanding of electrical systems and equipment
• Knowledge of national building and construction codes (ICC, NEC, NFPA, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience of electrical engineering concepts, principles and practices.
• Knowledge of multiple types of construction, a plus.
• Knowledge of estimating electrical equipment designs and installations, a plus.
• Field experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in providing Litigation Support including Expert Testimony at Depositions and/or Trial, Mediation and Arbitration proceedings, desirable.
• Existing Client base and business development experience is a strong plus.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and have a good driving record.

We are seeking to add a highly-motivated mid-to-senior Construction Cost Estimator/ Construction Consultant to our team of multi-disciplinary consultants. The individual will have knowledge in performing detailed take-offs of property conditions, estimating for medium to large projects utilizing Xactimate and other estimating software for residential, commercial, industrial facilities, marine and inland structures. Experience in document review and analyses of schedules, contracts, change orders, daily construction reports, authoring technical reports, and construction litigation is desired.

 Responsibilities and Duties include:

• Field work to document as-built conditions and extent of damage to structures as a result of natural (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and/or human induced origins (design and construction errors/omissions). Natural events can include large catastrophes such as regional floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes.
• Produce accurate repair/ replacement estimates from repair scopes using conceptual and schematic drawings, field notes and photographs.
• Research of historical data and pricing in the development of repair and replacement cost estimates.
• Development of unit costs for detailed repair scope.
• Assess potential exposure/construction risk and be able to appropriately analyze cost and reflect these in an estimate.
• Develop general and special conditions costs.
• Identify value-engineering alternatives.
• Identify risk issues, their order of magnitude and proposed solutions to minimize.
• Assist in the preparation of work scopes, instructions to bidders, bid forms or solicitation information, as needed.
• Analyses of third party estimates and proposals.
• Perform research to support opinions.
• Communicate with clients, interface with code officials and contractors to address construction issues to develop estimates and prepare reports.
• Manage multiple project assignments, executing them on time and within budget.
• Retention and development of client relationships.
• Willing to travel nationwide, as needed, on short notice at times.

Education and Experience requirements:

• 10 + years of experience (variety of public and private projects) from $5 million+.
• Proven analytical and interpretive skills in preparing comprehensive and accurate construction cost estimates (detailed and conceptual).
• Membership with ASPE and AACE International desired along with Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) certification preferred.
• On site construction experience is desirable.
• Experience in property loss estimating is desirable.
• Extensive experience with Xactimate, RS Means, Microsoft Excel and Word, on-screen takeoff software and other construction estimating software. 
• Excellent math and computational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States for any employer and have a good driving record.