Associate Director, Delay & Disputes (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible time off

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401k match

Commuter benefits

Job summary

J.S. Held LLC is seeking an Associate Director for the Construction Advisory & Disputes Team with a specialization in construction claims and dispute resolution.

The role focuses on forensic delay analysis, claims preparation, and analysis of delays on major projects, while leading analysis and presenting findings to clients. The candidate will lead as an assistant to Delay Experts, perform high-level reporting, engage with clients, and help expand advisory services across projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of forensic delay analysis in construction/engineering.
• Undergraduate degree in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, or similar.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Chartered professional status, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years on-site construction experience with engineering or construction firms.
• Excellent oral and verbal communications; able to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage client relations and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience writing reports for substantial disputes.

Responsibilities

• Lead in delay/disruption analysis and prepare expert reports.
• Support Delay Experts and provide programming on live projects.
• Interact with clients and present results under tight deadlines.
• Promote construction advisory services in the industry.
• Review drawings/specifications and quantify damages.

Skills

Forensic delay analysis

Project scheduling

Client relations

Education

Construction management / engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

J.S. Held LLC is seeking an Associate Director for the Construction Advisory & Disputes Team with a specialization in construction claims and dispute resolution.

The role focuses on forensic delay analysis, claims preparation, and analysis of delays on major projects, while leading analysis and presenting findings to clients. The candidate will lead as an assistant to Delay Experts, perform high-level reporting, engage with clients, and help expand advisory services across projects.