Construction Claims Consultant

MKA Canada, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MKA Canada, Inc. is seeking an experienced claims evaluator to join their teams in Toronto and Calgary. The ideal candidate will have substantial expertise in various types of construction claims, a background in project management, and strong communication skills. This role offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, providing a dynamic work environment in the construction industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Exceptional benefits package

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of claims evaluation experience required.
• Understanding of CPM, EVM, and construction contracts essential.
• Knowledge of AACE Recommended Practices is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and quantifying various types of claims in construction.
• Creating reports and graphical presentations related to claims.
• Collaborating on construction-related projects across multiple sectors.

Skills

Claims Evaluation

Project Management

Construction Estimating

Schedule Management

Report Writing

Graphical Presentations

Education

University Degree in Engineering / Quantity Surveying / Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6 / P3

Microsoft Project

Job description

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

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.