Claims Analyst

Jacobs; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a candidate for the claims department in Buffalo, NY, to manage delay claims against the State. The role requires critical thinking for making contractual decisions and involves complex schedule analysis using P6.

The qualified individual will audit contractor claims, host meetings with project teams, and report on project status to executives. A Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience are essential.

This role offers a salary range of $120,000 to $135,000 and requires full-time onsite presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field, or associates degree.
• 2-4 years of contract, project management and scheduling experience.
• Familiar with navigating construction schedules, schedule analysis, and time impact analysis.
• Possess an OSHA 10 Certification.
• Experience performing complex schedule analysis using P6.

Responsibilities

• Perform review, interpret and perform complex schedule analysis using P6.
• Review Contractor’s notice of claim, determine validity.
• Manage delay claims assigned to the successful candidate.
• Audit contractor’s claim costs and negotiate settlements.
• Host meetings for claims with design and construction staff.
• Assist in forensic delay analysis including meeting minutes and schedules.
• Report on high-priority and problem projects to executive staff.

Skills

Contract management

Project management

Scheduling

Schedule analysis

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Associates degree

Tools

P6

Job description

Overview

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, our PMCM team works seamlessly with clients by delivering projects and programs that achieve our clients’ goals. What we do is more than construction; we play a part in moving a vision from concept to reality. If you’re interested in a rewarding career working on ENR's #1 Program Management and Construction Management-for-Fee firm, then Jacobs is where you belong.

This candidate will work in the claims department, analyzing delay claims brought against the State within a geographic region. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the workload within the geographic region assigned to them independently and think critically to make contractual decisions.

Responsibilities

• Perform review, interpret and perform complex schedule analysis using P6
• Review Contractor’s notice of claim in accordance with the Contract, determine validity
• Day-to-day tracking, review, and management of delay claims assigned to the successful candidate
• Audit contractor’s claim costs, including certified payrolls and invoices and negotiate settlements with Contractors
• Host fact finding meetings for claims with design and construction staff to facilitate the review of claims
• Review project history to assist in forensic delay analysis, including meeting minutes, schedules, and correspondence
• Report on high priority projects and problem projects to the executive staff monthly, or as frequencies needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field, or associates degree
• 2-4 years of contract, project management and scheduling experience
• Familiar with navigating construction schedules, schedule analysis, and time impact analysis
• Possess an OSHA 10 Certification
• Experience performing complex schedule analysis using P6
• Willing and able to work at the client’s site with the program team Monday-Friday in West Seneca, NY

Preferred

• Cost estimating experience

The base salary range for this position is $120,000.00 to $135,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.