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RH
Robert H., PE, SE
Structural Engineer · 33 yrs experience
PE · SE Peer Review $145/hr
MV
Marcus V., CCM
Construction Manager · 28 yrs experience
CCM · PMP Owner's Rep $115/hr
EL
Elena L., PE
Civil/Transportation Engineer · 31 yrs
PE Expert Witness $175/hr
Verified credentials — PE, SE, AIA, CCM, CSP
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Filter by AEC discipline, credential (PE, SE, CCM, CSP), sector specialization, and engagement type. Every consultant profile shows verified credentials — not self-reported keywords.

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Every profile shows years of experience, credentials, sector specializations, and the rate they charge — before you reach out. No negotiating around hidden expectations. You know what you're getting.

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Reach out directly, define the scope, and engage on your terms. A 6-week peer review, a 12-month owner's rep role, a one-day constructability assessment. The consultant sets the availability — you pick who fits.

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RH
Robert H., PE, SE
Structural Engineer
33 years · Peer Review
PE SE Peer Review
Bridge Infrastructure High-Rise
MV
Marcus V., CCM
Construction Manager
28 years · Owner's Rep
CCM PMP
Healthcare Data Centers Federal
EL
Elena L., PE
Civil/Transportation Engineer
31 years · Expert Witness
PE Expert Witness
Transit Aviation Infrastructure
PW
Philip W., SE, PE
Structural Engineer
34 years · Advisory
SE PE LEED AP
Commercial Education Healthcare
CW
Carol W., CSP
Safety Director
26 years · Safety Audit
CSP OSHA 500
Industrial Healthcare Infrastructure
JT
James T., CCM, AIA
PM / Owner's Rep
30 years · Mentorship
CCM AIA
Aviation Civic Commercial

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Four engagement types.
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Every consulting professional on Buildtal lists which engagement types they're available for. Match the work to the person before you reach out.

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Peer Review / QA

Design & Document Review

Licensed PEs and architects available to review structural calculations, code compliance, specification packages, and design documents before permit submission. Bounded scope, clear deliverable.

Typical: $125–$175/hr
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Owner's Rep / Advisory

Project Oversight

Experienced construction managers and PMs available as owner's representative, program advisor, or project consultant. Part-time or on-demand. Bring 25+ years of project experience to complex jobs.

Typical: $95–$130/hr
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Mentorship & Training

Knowledge Transfer

A retired superintendent mentoring your young PM is worth more than any course. Structured 1:1 mentorship, team workshops, and project coaching from people who've actually run major programs.

Typical: $95–$150/hr
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Expert Witness

Litigation Support

Construction disputes need technical experts who actually built the projects. Licensed PEs available for deposition, arbitration, and trial support on construction defect, delay, and contract disputes.

Typical: $150–$250/hr

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