Associate Director - Delay Expert

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

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What 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 realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch 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 catastrophic situations.

Job Description

We are actively seeking a Associate Director to join the Construction Advisory & Disputes Team. We are seeking applicants that have a specialization in construction claims and dispute resolution. This position is for a professional who has knowledge or experience with contract and/or change order management, critical path scheduling analysis, preparation of change orders or claims, cost analysis and quantification of damages, review of drawings and specifications, and other engineering and construction-related documents.

• The Candidate will primarily be involved in construction dispute resolution, claims preparation and analysis, delay/ disruption analysis, and providing programming support on live projects.
• Associate Director 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Associate Director candidates must have more than 10+ years of experience in 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.

Prefered Qualifications

• A post graduate qualification in construction law (or similar) is desirable but not essential.
• Chartered professional status, or equivalent.
• Fluent in English. Command of a second language is desirable.

Physical & Mental Qualifications

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to travel for various assignments.

Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all 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
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $140k - $175k. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering.

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered 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.

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