Associate Director Construction Delay

Secretariat; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in construction consulting based in Toronto seeks an experienced Associate Director Construction Delay. You will analyze construction delays, manage small to medium engagements, and support business development efforts. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in project management, strong analytical skills, and experience in litigation support. A Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master's preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in construction project management or scheduling.
• Experience drafting reports for litigation/arbitration.
• Ability to manage junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analyze financial data for construction projects.
• Review documentation to support expert reports.
• Manage engagements and client interactions.

Skills

Research and fact-finding

Data analysis

Client interaction

Business development

Financial modeling

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in building construction, engineering, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

MS Project

Primavera P3 / P6

Suretrak

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Responsibilities

• Research and fact-finding
• Reviewing technical and non-technical documentation (construction schedules, blueprints and technical engineering drawings, reports, correspondence, market data, weather reports, financial data, etc.) to identify key details and metrics used to develop expert reports.
• Through research, develop keen understanding of all relevant information pertaining to legal disputes regarding large-scale construction projects
• Detailed data analysis
• Review large datasets using multiple analytical methods and tools to identify trends, anomalies, and other details which may have led to cost and schedule overruns
• Quantification of delays and damages
• Apply analytical methods to large datasets to calculate schedule delays and cost overruns in large-scale construction projects
• Assist in drafting expert reports, converting technical data into a narrative to be submitted to appropriate court venues
• Economic modeling
• Analyzing financial data and market data to determine lost profits due to schedule delays and cost overruns
• Management
• Manage facets of small to medium sized engagements, or components of large engagements, including staff supervision, client interaction and relationship building. Develops work plans and assists with marketing and / or proposal development.
• Business Development
• Participate in new business pursuits
• Assist in creation of proposals and client presentations
• Assist in presenting to clients and prospective clients
• Case Strategy
• Assist executives in identifying the best approach to individual litigation / arbitration matters to assist clients in attaining a desired legal decision

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in building construction, engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• 10 or more years’ experience working in a relevant construction project management, scheduling, or cost controls capacity
• Strong skills using relevant software tools: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), MS Project, Primavera P3 / P6, Suretrak
• Ability to create an As Planned vs As Built delay analysis from start to finish
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with disputes, including arbitration or litigation required
• Experience overseeing and work of junior level staff
• Excellent written and verbal skills including experience drafting reports for litigation / arbitration (ability to write and conduct business in English)
• Ability to communicate highly technical material to non-technical audience
• Ability to travel as needed (generally under 25% but may vary)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team
• Flexible, creative problem-solving skills

Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.