Construction Claims Consultant

MKA Canada, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in claims assessment is seeking candidates with 5-7 years of experience in evaluating construction claims. Ideal applicants will have expertise in project management, CPM, EVM, and strong report writing skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, based in Toronto, Ontario.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Exceptional benefits package

Challenging work environment

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of claims evaluation experience.
• Foundational field experience in project management.
• Experience with construction estimating and schedule management.

Responsibilities

• Assess and quantify claims related to construction projects.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations.
• Interpret construction contracts and relevant practices.

Skills

Claims evaluation experience

Knowledge of CPM

Knowledge of EVM

Report writing

Graphical presentations

Education

University degree in Engineering / Quantity Surveying / Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

The candidates,

who will join our Calgary and Toronto based teams, should have experience in the assessment, quantification and compilation of Claims relating to :

• Construction Delay, Disruption, Acceleration & Termination Claims
• Productivity Claims & Manpower and Resource assessments
• Differing Conditions, Change Order and Alternative Design Claims
• Course of Construction Claims
• Direct & Indirect damages, GC’s, Overhead costs, & Escalation

The applicant should ideally possess 5-7 years of claims evaluation experience, coupled with foundational field experience in project management, construction estimating and schedule management extending to commercial, industrial, infrastructure, institutional and ideally, oil and gas projects.

The candidate should possess knowledge in CPM, EVM, construction contracts and their interpretation, be versed in standard MS software as well as Microsoft Project and in addition, Primavera P6 / P3. The applicant should be able to communicate through astute report writing and Graphical Presentations and Demonstrative Models. Comprehensive knowledge of AACE Recommended Practices is required. Expert witness experience, and relevant professional society membership is preferable.

The applicant must be resident in Canada, and should have completion of University (Engineering / Quantity Surveying / Construction Management or related field).

English speaking and articulate writing is critical to the position.

MKA offers a competitive salary, an exceptional benefits package, and a challenging and rewarding work environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada.

www.mkainc.ca