Mr. Lenhart is a Senior Consultant at ESi with over fifteen years of professional engineering experience, focused primarily on forensic and litigation consulting. His background includes civil engineering, energy and mining operations, and construction management.
His work centers on the evaluation of civil and structural conditions, including earthwork, drainage issues, retaining walls, pavements, foundations, building envelope systems, and construction‑related matters. He routinely performs site inspections and review project documents, contracts, construction records, and expert materials to document existing conditions and project scope in a manner suitable for expert reporting and testimony.
He also has extensive experience performing structural evaluations in post‑disaster contexts. This includes assessing residential and commercial structures following tornadoes, hurricanes, hail events, tree impacts, and explosions. His evaluations focus on determining the extent and cause of damage and supporting the development of appropriate repair scopes consistent with observed conditions and accepted engineering practices.
On a project‑specific basis, he provides technical guidance, oversight, and peer review to engineers engaged in civil and structural assessments. This includes contributing to field evaluation strategies, documentation practices, and the application of sound engineering judgment.