Assistant Director, Construction Services

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:

Position Purpose:

Oversee an organization’s consulting project and programs. Develops and executes plans, setting goals and guidelines, establishes budgets and timelines, and supervises daily operations to ensure an effective and safe workflow.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Team Management Responsibilities

• Complete management items as directed by Regional Director.
• Daily communication with direct report team members, including weekly project related schedules.
• Maintain full knowledge and status of direct report team members billable projects, status of deliverables, and maintain KPI tracking information.
• Review all team member project deliverables.
• Review and maintain project file structures and deadlines.
• Review team timesheets and expense reports daily.
• Oversee project setup and staffing.
• Train and mentor direct report team members on all aspects of project related field inspections.
• Train and mentor direct report team members on all aspects of project related deliverables.
• Train and mentor direct report team members on all aspects of admin related tasks.

Marketing/Business Development Responsibilities

• Participate in business development client events.
• Maintain client relationships.
• Obtain new clients for company in local markets.
• Attend industry conferences as required.

Requirements and skills:

• Minimum 10 years in insurance and/or construction related industry.
• Minimum 5 years team management experience
• Minimum 5 years project management experience
• Active and proven insurance industry relationships with national level adjusters, attorneys and insurance carriers
• Travel required for local, regional and national business client assignments.

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.