Senior Engineering Manager

The Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Engineer with a Construction Defect focus to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction defect (CD) investigations, analysis, and litigation support. This role involves directing CD investigations, leading a team of experts, providing expert witness testimony, and developing new business opportunities for the CD service line. The position will serve as an expert for various clients, including large complex loss examiners for insurers, defense attorneys representing contractors accused of defective or non-conforming work, and plaintiff attorneys representing property owners.

Who We Are:
YA Group is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 800 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation.

YA Engineering Services (“YAES”) is a national forensic multi-disciplinary consulting firm. YAES provides immediate response to new assignments, performs investigations in a timely manner, and provides comprehensive reports that are clear, concise, and backed by reasonable analyses and recommendations. YAES offers a team of highly qualified, technically excellent engineering professionals who work seamlessly together to service the needs of our clients.

In This Role, You Will:

• Lead and conduct thorough construction defect investigations and analysis of residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
• Identify the root cause and extent of damage by evaluating data, environmental factors, and material properties.
• Prepare detailed and accurate reports on findings.
• Provide expert testimony and support during litigation processes.
• Develop and maintain client relationships within the construction defect service line.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and other team members.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality services.
• Stay updated with industry standards and best practices related to CD claims and litigation.
• Attend and coordinate meetings with clients.
• Ensure job files, documentation, and deliverables are well-organized.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in the construction defect field.
• In depth understanding of the CD claims and litigation processes.
• PE or RA license preferred.
• Strong client relationship management skills, with an existing client base in the CD service line (attorneys, insurers, examiners).
• Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to travel with reliable transportation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer:

• Employee-focused culture
• Strong commitment to work-life balance
• 100% Remote work
• Flexible vacation & Paid holidays
• Paid family care/sick leave
• Parental leave
• Comprehensive benefits
• 401k w/match

Fraudulent Recruitment Alert:
Please be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment attempts. YA will never ask for personal financial information (such as bank account numbers or identification numbers) via social media or chat-based apps. We also will not request money for the purchase of business equipment, post job opportunities on Craigslist or conduct interviews solely via text message.

All official email communications regarding your application will come from [email protected] or directly from a member of our talent team using an @yagroup.com domain name.

If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us directly at [email protected].

Disclosures:
As part of our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support candidate screening and evaluation. These tools are designed to assist—rather than replace—human decision-making, and all employment decisions are made by our recruiting team in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to equal employment opportunity.

Where required by law, we will provide additional information about the use of these tools, including their purpose, and offer alternative processes or accommodations upon request.