People
Nelson de la Torre, P.E., MBA
Senior Engineer & Southeast Office Director
Focus
- Building Science
- Forensic Engineering
- Structural Engineering + Evaluation
- Claims Management
Biography
Mr. de la Torre has over 20 years of experience in property condition assessment for real estate acquisitions, LIHTC due diligence, construction monitoring, and forensic engineering. He is licensed as a Professional Engineer in multiple states and holds an Executive MBA, combining technical expertise with advanced strategic and operational capabilities. At CTLGroup, he leads the Southeast office, driving business development, managing complex consulting projects, and mentoring emerging talent. His work spans property damage insurance claim investigations, litigation support, structural evaluations, and risk assessment for financial institutions, equity investors, and developers.
Education
Executive Master of Business Administration (Management of Technology)
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 2021
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering (Honors)
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2004
Associate in Science, Civil Engineering (Honors)
Miami Dade College, Miami, FL, 2001
Affiliations
Georgia Tech Scheller – College of Business
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Chi Epsilon – National Honor Society of Civil Engineers