Construction Claims & Delays - Assoc. Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment with remote/

Flexible Time Off policy

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k Match

Job summary

J.S. Held LLC in the United States seeks an Associate Director to join the Construction Advisory & Disputes Team.

The role focuses on construction claims, delay analysis, and dispute resolution, with emphasis on schedule analysis, change orders, and damages; you will lead data-driven analyses and interact with clients on live projects. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in forensic delay analysis, a degree in construction management or engineering, and proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS

Qualifications

• Forensic delay analysis experience in construction/engineering fields.
• Strong report writing with high-level communication skills.
• Experience providing consultancy on complex delay disputes.

Responsibilities

• Lead in construction dispute resolution and delay analysis.
• Support Delay Experts and contribute to expert reports.
• Prepare client communications and presentations under deadlines.
• Promote advisory services and liaise with project teams.

Skills

Delay analysis

Construction management

Client-facing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Relationship building

Flexibility

Education

Construction management/Engineering degree

Engineering quantity surveying

Postgraduate construction law (desirable)

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

• Full-time
• Job Location Type: Hybrid
• Compensation: USD 125000 - USD 150000 - yearly

Company 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 an 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.
• 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 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.

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

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000.Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limitedto 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, responsibilities, and responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [emailprotected]. Include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.