Consultant - Construction Advisory (Open to New Grads)

J.S. Held LLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off policy

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k Match

Job summary

J.S. Held LLC in Miami seeks an entry-level Consultant for their Construction Advisory team. This full-time role involves supporting dispute resolution and claims analysis. Candidates should have a degree in accounting, construction management, or a related field, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Benefits include flexible time off, insurance, and a 401k match. Join a dynamic organization that values growth and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in accounting or project management in construction/engineering.
• Must have a recognized undergraduate degree from a leading university.
• Internship experience with engineering or construction firms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support construction dispute resolution and claims preparation.
• Conduct damages quantification and contribute to expert report preparation.
• Manage client relations and prepare presentations with results.

Skills

Excellent oral and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Proficient in construction programming software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project)

Relationship building and strong interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting, construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, or similar

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Consultant - Construction Advisory (Open to New Grads)

• Full-time
• Job Location Type: Hybrid

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 enables clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

Our Construction Advisory team is seeking an entry-level Consultant to support our growing dispute resolution and claims practice. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on complex construction matters, contributing to analysis, reporting, and client deliverables while building a strong foundation in the industry.

• Primarily involved in construction dispute resolution, claims preparation and analysis, forensic accounting, cost analysis, and providing project controls and contract administration support on live projects.
• Assist the quantum expert(s) and/or the lead analyst performing damages quantification, including loss of productivity analysis, prolongation costs analysis, additional work assessment and contract assessments, and contribute to the expert report preparation.
• Show initiative, perform advanced data research, manage client relations and deliver on tight deadlines. Frequent client interaction and required to prepare and make presentations to communicate results.
• Demonstrate experience in writing reports to a high level and have strong industry experience in large construction and engineering projects.
• Collaborate with the team and deliver assignments to the client’s satisfaction. Expected to have a good academic record and distinguish themselves within their chosen field.

Required Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in accounting or project management experience in the construction and engineering industry.
• A recognized undergraduate degree in accounting, construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, or similar from a leading university.
• Internship experience with engineering or construction firms, or a construction claim/dispute firm.
• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Professionalism and client-facing ability, able to build trust.
• A strong technical foundation in project planning and control.
• Relationship building and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in construction programming software (i.e., Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project).
• A flexible approach to their work.
• Understanding of the demands of project-based work, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A sense of personal responsibility for the quality of their work.
• This is a full-time position based in our Miami (Brickell) office.

Physical & Mental Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed.
• Flexible Time Off policy.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401k Match.

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.

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 [e-mail]. 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.