Associate Director, Construction Claims & Delay Expert

J.S. Held LLC; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work when needed

Flexible Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k Match

Job summary

J.S. Held LLC is seeking an Associate Director for Construction Advisory to lead dispute resolution, claims analysis, and delay assessments on major projects. You will support Delay Experts, prepare technical reports, and interact with clients to deliver timely results.

The role requires extensive forensic delay experience, strong reporting skills, and a professional, client‑facing demeanor in a collaborative team environment. Hybrid work is available with a focus on delivering value to clients.

Qualifications

• Associate Director candidates must have more than 10+ years of experiencein forensic delay analysis in the construction and engineering industry.
• A recognized undergraduate degree in construction management, engineering quantity surveying, or similar from a leading university.
• Proficient in programming software (i.e., Primavera 6 and Microsoft Project).
• Chartered professional status, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years on-site construction experience with engineering or construction firms, or a construction claim/dispute firm.
• Excellent oral and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Professionalism and client facing ability, able to build trust.
• A strong technical underpinning in project planning.
• Relationship building and strong interpersonal skills.
• A Flexible approach to their work.
• An understanding of the demands of project-based work, able to work under pressure and an ability to meet deadlines.
• A sense of personal responsibility for the quality of their work.

Responsibilities

• The Candidate will primarily be involved in construction dispute resolution, claims preparation and analysis, delay/ disruption analysis, and providing programming support on live projects.
• Candidates will primarily be the lead assistant to the Delay Expert(s).This individual will provide forensic delay analysis and contribute to the preparation of the expert report.
• An individual is required who can show initiative, perform advanced data research, manage client relations and deliver to tight deadlines.
• This role will involve frequent client interaction and will require the successful candidate to prepare and make presentations to communicate results.
• It is preferred that the individual has previous experience in providing consultancy services on substantial and/or complex disputes in delay-related matters.
• They should be able to demonstrate experience in writing reports to a high level and have strong industry experience in large construction and engineering projects.
• We anticipate that the successful candidate will have a good academic record and be able to demonstrate how they have distinguished themselves within their chosen field.
• They will be expected to work collaboratively with the team and deliver commissions to the client’s satisfaction.
• Assisting in promoting the construction advisory services in the industry.

Skills

Forensic delay analysis

Contract & change orders management

Critical path scheduling

Communication skills

Client relations

Presentation skills

Project planning

Multidisciplinary teamwork

On-site construction experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management/engineering quantity surveying

Chartered professional status or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

J.S. Held LLC is seeking an Associate Director for Construction Advisory to lead dispute resolution, claims analysis, and delay assessments on major projects. You will support Delay Experts, prepare technical reports, and interact with clients to deliver timely results.

The role requires extensive forensic delay experience, strong reporting skills, and a professional, client‑facing demeanor in a collaborative team environment. Hybrid work is available with a focus on delivering value to clients.