Engineering Firm's Fees Revealed in Lawsuit: Up to Millions Per Project

A lawsuit filed by a former employee of David Engineers, one of Israel's largest engineering firms, has revealed the company's substantial fees for various construction projects. Tamir Nahari, who worked for the firm from 2018 to 2021 and later as a subcontractor, is suing for 8 million shekels in unpaid wages. His lawsuit details the stages of work and the fees charged, allowing for an estimation of the firm's total earnings.

David Engineers, founded in 1990 by Yael and Israel David, claims to have handled over 3,300 projects in 24 countries and employs 160 staff. The firm specializes in structural design for a wide range of buildings, including towers, offices, residential complexes, hotels, and public structures, also offering civil engineering consulting.

Nahari alleges that he was contracted to receive 37.5% of the client payments for projects he worked on, with a monthly advance of 100,000 shekels since January 2025. He claims the firm misrepresented the actual amounts received from clients, paying him only a partial sum and significantly less than what was due. David Engineers reportedly offered him 300,000 shekels as a final settlement, citing dissatisfaction with his work.

The lawsuit outlines fees for 16 projects, totaling 16.6 million shekels before VAT, averaging over 1 million shekels per project. These include projects like the Hassan Erfa complex in Tel Aviv (595,000 shekels), the Young Towers in Tel Aviv (625,000 shekels), and the Carasso-Vitanya Business Park in Petah Tikva (4.9 million shekels). The firm has not yet filed a defense statement.