Associate Director - Construction Advisory

J.S. Held LLC; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Generous annual leave policy

Job summary

J.S. Held LLC’s Construction Advisory team in Mumbai seeks an Associate Director to lead delivery of complex, high-value dispute engagements across global projects.

You will combine forensic delay and quantum analysis with contractual insight to support arbitration, litigation, and other dispute resolution processes. You will manage client relationships, guide engagements, and develop the team, working with stakeholders in EMEA and APAC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field
• 10–12 years of experience in construction claims, disputes, or project controls
• Strong expertise in delay analysis methodologies (e.g., TIA, Windows Analysis)
• Experience in EOT and disruption claims preparation for projects within India and APAC/EMEA Region
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC or equivalent international standard contracts
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 / MS Project and MS Excel
• Excellent report writing and stakeholder communication skills

Responsibilities

• Engagement Delivery & Technical Leadership: Lead the execution of construction claims and dispute assignments from initiation through to conclusion
• Dispute Advisory & Expert Support: Provide strategic advice on entitlement, causation, and quantum; interpret contract provisions to support claims positions; lead the preparation of expert reports, rebuttals, and claim narratives
• Client Management & Business Development: Act as a primary point of contact for clients, identify opportunities for repeat work and new engagements; support proposals and thought leadership
• Team Leadership & Quality Assurance: Manage, mentor, and develop project teams; ensure quality across all work products; contribute to recruitment and capability development

Skills

Leadership

Client Management

Dispute Resolution

Forensic Delay Analysis

Contractual Insight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Master's degree or professional certifications (MRICS, PMP, AACE)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

• Full-time
• Job Location Type: Hybrid

Company Description

Are you looking to join a growing and dynamic organisation? How about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realise value and mitigate risk. Our professionals act as trusted advisers to organisations facing high-stakes matters that demand urgent attention, unwavering integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious and often critical situations.

Job Description

As an Associate Director within the Construction Advisory (Claims & Disputes) practice, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of complex, high-value dispute engagements across global projects. You will combine forensic delay and quantum expertise, contractual insight, and client advisory skills to support clients through contentious scenarios, including arbitration and litigation.

You will play a key role in driving engagement delivery, managing client relationships, and developing team capability, while working closely with international stakeholders across EMEA & APAC. The role requires strong leadership, technical credibility, and the ability to translate complex project issues into clear, defensible positions.

Job Responsibilities

Engagement Delivery & Technical Leadership

• Lead the execution of construction claims and dispute assignments from initiation through to conclusion
• Direct the preparation and review of EOT, disruption, prolongation, and quantum claims
• Oversee and validate forensic delay analyses using industry-recognised methodologies
• Ensure deliverables are robust, evidence-based, and suitable for formal dispute resolution forums

Dispute Advisory & Expert Support

• Provide strategic advice on entitlement, causation, and quantum
• Interpret complex contract provisions (e.g., FIDIC, EPC contracts) to support claims positions
• Lead the preparation of expert reports, rebuttals, and claim narratives
• Support legal teams and participate in arbitration, adjudication, and mediation processes

Client Management & Business Development

• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, maintaining trusted advisor relationships
• Identify opportunities for repeat work and new engagements
• Support proposals, thought leadership, and market-facing initiatives

Team Leadership & Quality Assurance

• Manage, mentor, and develop project teams
• Review and ensure quality and consistency across all work products
• Contribute to recruitment, training, and capability development within the practice

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field
• 10 –12years of experience in construction claims, disputes, or project controls
• Strong expertise in delay analysis methodologies (e.g., TIA, Windows Analysis, APAB)
• Demonstrated experience in EOT and disruption claims preparation for projects within India and APAC/EMEA Region
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC or equivalent international standard contracts
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 / MS Project and MS Excel
• Excellent report writing and stakeholder communication skills

Preferred

• Master’s degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., MRICS, PMP, AACE)
• Experience working on projects within India and APAC/EMEA Region
• Exposure to EPC, infrastructure, or mega-project environments
• Previous experience in consultancy/advisory or dispute resolution firms
• Experience supporting arbitration proceedings or expert witness assignments

Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all of our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely when needed
• Generous Annual Leave Policy

Other Duties

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We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.