Associate Director — Construction Claims & Delays

J.S. Held LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly work environment

Flexible Time Off policy

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Match

Job summary

J.S. Held is seeking an Associate Director to join the Construction Advisory & Disputes Team. This professional will specialize in construction claims and dispute resolution, with experience in contract/change orders, scheduling analysis, damages quantification, and drawing/spec review.

The role focuses on lead assistance to Delay Experts, providing forensic delay analysis and contributing to expert reports, while managing client relations and tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in forensic delay analysis in construction/engineering.
• Undergraduate degree in construction management, engineering or related field.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Chartered professional status or equivalent.
• 5+ years on-site construction experience.
• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Professionalism and client-facing ability; build trust.
• Strong technical underpinning in project planning.
• Ability to build relationships and work flexibly.
• Understand demands of project-based work; meet deadlines.
• Personal responsibility for work quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead in construction dispute resolution, claims analysis, delay/disruption analysis.
• Provide forensic delay analysis and contribute to expert report preparation.
• Assist Delay Experts; support in client communications and presentations.
• Prepare and present results; engage with clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with team; promote construction advisory services.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Client-facing

Professionalism

Flexibility

Quality mindset

Relationship building

Education

Construction management / engineering degree

Construction law (postgrad)

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

J.S. Held is seeking an Associate Director to join the Construction Advisory & Disputes Team. This professional will specialize in construction claims and dispute resolution, with experience in contract/change orders, scheduling analysis, damages quantification, and drawing/spec review.

The role focuses on lead assistance to Delay Experts, providing forensic delay analysis and contributing to expert reports, while managing client relations and tight deadlines.