Senior Managing Director - Dispute Resolution H / F

Socotec; Île-de-France; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading consulting firm in Île-de-France seeks a Dispute Resolution Director. This position involves leadership in construction disputes, managing complex caseloads, and business development. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in the field, a B.S. in engineering or construction management, and skills in project management and technical writing. A positive reputation in the industry and experience in providing expert testimony are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction dispute resolution or related experience.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Testimony experience is required.

Responsabilités

• Interface with clients and project stakeholders.
• Prepare expert reports of findings and responsive reports as needed.
• Provide expert testimony or demonstrate strong desire to qualify as an expert.

Connaissances

Construction dispute resolution

Project management

Technical writing

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Large data management

Expert testimony

Excel

Formation

B.S. in Engineering or Construction Management / Construction Science

Description du poste

Overview

The Dispute Resolution Director will be a key member of the SOCOTEC Advisory leadership team providing traditional construction dispute case leadership including analysis, opinion and expert testimony in support of mediation, arbitration or trial proceedings, and development and/or evaluation of construction claims. The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage multiple caseloads, have an extensive track record of project testimony and a stellar reputation in the industry. As a senior member of the DR team a key responsibility includes the expansion of the SOCOTEC Advisory client base and business development.

Responsibilities

• Interface with clients and project stakeholders
• Provide client with information pertinent to the management and control of the engagement including development of project strategy, work plans and budgets
• Team lead in the evaluation and preparation and analysis of claims pertinent to candidate's specific qualifications such as project management, engineering / construction, quantification of costs, evaluation of progress, evaluation of time extension and issues including schedule delay analysis, acceleration, disruption, productivity, work scope changes, drawings and specifications, and site conditions
• Conduct in-depth research and fact assessment, and perform evaluation of project data and documentation such as communications, change orders, schedules, pay apps, labor data, cost reports, etc.
• Perform, review and rebut schedule and cost analyses from other experts
• Prepare expert reports of findings and responsive reports as needed
• Create demonstratives and graphics for expert reports and presentations
• Provide expert testimony or demonstrate a strong desire to be qualified as an expert to provide testimony
• Coaching / mentoring less experienced consultants
• Industry networking and business development
• Work effectively on multiple projects with competing priorities
• Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction dispute resolution or related experience
• B.S. in Engineering or Construction Management / Construction Science
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Expertise with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, large data management, and graphic communication tools
• Expertise with MS Office Products (especially Excel)
• Testimony experience is required
• US based and valid work permit if applicable