Managing Director, Construction Disputes (Claims & Delay) & Advisory

Sccsinternational; Toronto; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura is recruiting a Managing Director to support its Canadian construction-disputes and advisory practice, with roles in Toronto, Vancouver and Ontario. The director will guide practice strategy, lead technical work on construction claims and delay, and develop client relationships.

Candidates should have a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least ten years of disputes or claims consulting experience in construction and engineering; an advanced degree or professional certification is

Qualifications

• Candidates need a relevant bachelor's degree and at least ten years of disputes or claims consulting experience in construction and engineering.
• An advanced degree or professional certification is preferred.
• Expertise in delay analysis and forensic scheduling.
• Experience developing or analysing delay models.
• Established presence in Toronto's legal and construction community.
• Clear communication with lawyers and those deciding disputes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Canadian construction-disputes and advisory practice as Managing Director.
• Lead technical work on construction claims and delay analyses.
• Set engagement strategy and oversee consulting assignments.
• Mentor analysts and associates.
• Develop professional relationships and contribute to industry organizations, papers or conferences.

Skills

Delay analysis

Forensic scheduling

Leadership

Client relationship

Mentoring

Schedule analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree or professional certification

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Employer Ankura Location Toronto, Canada Contract Not stated Level Director Salary Salary not published Closes Not stated

What the role covers

Ankura is recruiting a Managing Director to support its Canadian construction-disputes and advisory practice. The posting lists Toronto, Vancouver and Ontario. The director will work with Canadian leadership on practice strategy and the development of client relationships, while leading technical work on construction claims and delay.

Responsibilities include analysing schedule delays, cost overruns and productivity problems, and providing independent opinions on cause and effect. The director will set engagement strategy, oversee consulting assignments and check that the resulting work reconciles claim amounts and withstands scrutiny. The role also includes mentoring analysts and associates, developing professional relationships and contributing to industry organisations, papers or conferences.

Candidates need a relevant bachelor's degree and at least ten years of disputes or claims consulting experience in construction and engineering. An advanced degree or professional certification is preferred. The employer requires expertise in delay analysis and forensic scheduling, advanced Primavera P6 skills and experience developing or analysing delay models.

Applicants should have an established presence in Toronto's legal and construction community and a record of winning work through professional networks and delivery. Clear communication with lawyers and those deciding disputes is also required.