Senior Director, Construction Expert Services

Kroll; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global risk advisory firm in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Director for their Construction Disputes team. The role requires expertise in delay analysis and report writing for large-scale projects, and knowledge of construction contracts. Candidates should have 10+ years of experience, proficiency in project management software, and be bilingual in Arabic and English. This position involves some national and international travel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction/industrial experience with international exposure.
• 5+ years performing detailed delay forensic analysis and expert reports.
• Bilingual in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Perform delay analysis for construction projects in arbitration.
• Draft expert reports based on findings.
• Support clients during complex project deliveries.

Skills

Delay analysis

Report writing

Client presentation

Data analysis

Education

Degree in a construction-related field

Relevant MSc in Engineering or Construction law

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Director to join our Construction Disputes Expert Services department in Riyadh. Our professionals bring expertise from a wide range of industries, including construction and infrastructure; energy and mining; financial services; healthcare; retail; and technology, telecom and media. Moreover, we help businesses anticipate project problems, protect their IP, prevent fraud, handle investigations, maintain compliance and deliver the world’s most challenging projects.

This is a Riyadh based role that will require some national and international travel.

Day-to-day Responsibilities

• Perform Delay Analysis for large Construction & Infrastructure projects in international arbitration and litigation.
• Drafting and reviewing concise but detailed expert reports based on the analysis findings.
• Reviewing documents on varied project types in a broad range of industries, for example infrastructure, oil & gas, energy or renewables.
• Drafting notes, presentations and external communications to assist with the overall project scope and individual work streams.
• Presenting and participating in client meetings
• Provide assistance in managing the workload and tasks of the project team and arrange and organize the documentation filing process for the project.
• Supporting Clients and their consultants engaged in Alternative Dispute Resolution and the delivery of complex and challenging major projects and programmes of work
• Providing advisory services to Clients seeking to enhance their commercial performance and corporate governance including the introduction and improvement of project controls and risk management.
• Regularly attending marketing events – client events, seminars and lectures to build relationships in the field.

Essential Traits

• Degree level education in a construction related field (Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering and/or Construction Management).
• Relevant MSc in Engineering and/or Construction law would be an advantage.
• Ideally 10+ years of construction/industrial experience. Ideally with international exposure to large projects and experience as a site planner or tendering manager. A strong understanding of most common construction contract schemes (NEC, FIDIC…) would be an advantage.
• Must have 5+ years’ experience of performing detailed delay forensic analysis and writing expert reports. A deep understanding of the delay analysis practice and standards (SCL, AACE) is required.
• Proficient with Primavera P6 / Microsoft Project or similar software. Excellent understanding of planning concepts such as criticality, float, lag, concurrency and planning and resource allocation.
• Microsoft Excel and Office and comfortable with large sets of data and documentation.
• Excellent analytical skills, an attention to detail and exceptional report writing skills.
• Confident and impactful presenter.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Bilingual in Arabic and English.

About Kroll

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll.

Kroll is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, and recruits people based on merit.

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