Associate Director, Construction Claims & Disputes

HKA Birmingham; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in risk mitigation is seeking an experienced Associate Director to join its Construction Claims and Disputes team in Canada. This role involves project ownership, client relationship management, and leading multidisciplinary teams on high-profile projects. Candidates should have significant experience in Construction Claims and Dispute Consulting, as well as strong skills in project management and analysis. Competitive compensation and a collaborative culture offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Construction Claims and Dispute Consulting.
• Minimum of 5 years of Construction experience.
• Experience in analyzing large volumes of data.

Responsibilities

• Leading organization/filing of project documents.
• Leading analysis of project schedules.
• Preparation of graphics to depict findings.

Skills

Construction Management

Delay Analysis

Project Scheduling

Data Analysis

People Management

Microsoft Excel

Primavera P6

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or related STEM field

Job description

Overview

HKA is a global leader in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, and expert witness services. We tackle complex challenges with our multi-disciplinary expertise. As trusted consultants and advisors, we deliver solutions in uncertain and disputed situations, ensuring the best outcomes for clients worldwide. Our experts have testified globally on major cases spanning a wide range of industries and sectors.

As part of the HKA team you can expect:

• A strong collaborative culture with a mutual pursuit of your success alongside the success of our teams.
• The opportunity to solve problems creatively, contribute to our innovative direction, and be valued as an individual.
• The ability to leverage HKA’s strong network and presence in various industries and reputation for exceptional expert witnesses to accelerate career development and connections.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Director to join our Construction Claims and Disputes team. This is a pivotal role within HKA’s market-leading practice, offering high visibility with both clients and internal stakeholders, and the chance to make a tangible impact on complex, high-profile projects.

As an Associate Director, you will be entrusted with project ownership and client relationship management, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams of experts—including engineers, planners, quantity surveyors, and forensic specialists. You’ll lead the delivery of incisive claims analysis, schedule and delay investigations, and expert testimony, helping clients navigate disputes and achieve optimal outcomes. You will also play a key role in business development support, team leadership, and the ongoing enhancement of HKA’s service offerings and reputation.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading and organization/filing of project documents
• Leading and analysis of projects schedules
• Development of as-built schedules based on project records
• Preparation of graphics to depict findings
• Analysis of labor and cost data
• Performing or contributing to Expert Testimony including the preparation of reports and court documentation
• Development of document chronologies
• Report writing
• People Management

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or other STEM field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Construction Claims and Dispute Consulting including Litigation Support, Expert Reporting, and Client Management.
• Minimum of 5 years of Construction experience in:
  • Construction Management
  • Delay Analysis
  • Project Scheduling
  • Project Controls
  • Construction documentation such as contracts, change orders, Construction Change Directives, Change Order Requests, Request For Information, submittals, daily reports, schedules, meeting minutes, etc.
  • Analyzing large volumes of data using Microsoft Excel.
  • Primavera P6 or similar tools, with high levels of proficiency
  • Strong people management and development skillsets

What we offer

At HKA we recognize that our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path.

Our Global Recruitment team is committed to providing an authentic candidate experience for all those who take the time to apply to HKA. We are committed to providing an efficient and insightful recruitment process giving candidates a true reflection of life at HKA.

Fairness and Equality at HKA

HKA works hard to provide a welcoming environment for all of our employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our fairness and equality strategy. Please visit our careers page for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information.

All HKA employment decisions shall be made in accordance with controlling laws and based on merit.

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