Director - Construction Claims & Dispute Resolution

Poly Tech Talent; Halifax; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy seeks an experienced Director to lead a skilled team facing construction challenges in Canada. This role involves driving business growth while delivering consultancy and dispute resolution services. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, a relevant degree, and a proven track record in the construction disputes sector. Join this opportunity to influence strategic directions and work on high-profile arbitration projects.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus up to 20%

Equity partnership opportunities

Inclusive and equitable hiring process

Qualifications

• Strong network in Ontario’s construction, engineering, or legal sectors.
• Experience preparing expert reports for adjudication/arbitration/litigation.
• Proven track record in winning and delivering construction dispute work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of construction claims professionals.
• Prepare expert reports for adjudication, mediation, arbitration, and litigation.
• Engage with key industry organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Job description

A leading global consultancy is seeking an experienced and motivated Director to lead and grow a team of skilled professionals supporting clients through complex construction industry challenges. This is an exciting opportunity to drive business growth across Ontario and Canada while delivering expert consultancy, dispute resolution, and commercial services within the construction and engineering sectors.

The Director will play a key role in building client relationships, leading complex claims, and shaping the firm’s strategic direction in Canada.

For experienced professionals seeking an equity partnership and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the construction disputes sector, this is a rare and exciting chance to lead high-profile arbitration projects on a global scale. You will help shape the strategy and direction of Ontario’s market with the full backing of a leading global consultancy.

WHAT YOU WILL DO :

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of construction claims professionals.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships in the construction and legal sectors to generate fee-earning work.
• Lead and deliver expert work on live and retrospective disputes.
• Prepare expert reports for adjudication, mediation, arbitration, and litigation (delay, disruption, quantum, duty of care, technical issues).
• Provide verbal expert testimony as needed.
• Advise clients on commercial strategy, contracts, scheduling, risk, and claims.
• Represent the firm through presentations and industry events.
• Step into Operational Director duties when required.
• Engage with key industry organizations (e.g., AACE, SCL-NA, CIOB, CCA, CBA).

WHAT YOU WILL NEED :

• Strong network and reputation in Ontario’s construction, engineering, or legal sectors.
• Proven track record in winning and delivering construction dispute work in Canada.
• Degree in Engineering or Architecture with eligibility for professional registration in Ontario.
• Experience preparing expert reports for adjudication / arbitration / litigation.
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and business development skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English; French is an asset.
• Confident presenter with public speaking experience.
• Active involvement in Canadian construction industry associations.

Preferred :

• Experience as an expert witness with references and / or redacted reports.
• Advanced qualifications (LLM, MBA, M.Eng, or similar).
• PSP or CFCC certification (AACE International).
• Experience on boards of construction-related organizations.
• Published in peer-reviewed industry journals.

Why Join?

• Shape the strategic growth of a high-potential Canadian division.
• Work on high-profile, complex assignments with global support.
• Enjoy a strong base salary, up to 20% bonus based on performance, and additional incentives for business development success (i.e. equity partnership).

Poly Tech Talent is committed to an inclusive, equitable process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of our selection process

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