Director (Construction Dispute Resolution)

TYG; United States; Presencial; USD 180.000 - 230.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

TYG, in partnership with a fast-growing consultancy, is seeking a Director to join its Disputes and Advisory group in the United States. The role offers senior leadership to shape a high-performing team and expand the firm’s regional footprint, leading advisory assignments across construction and infrastructure.

You will oversee major claims, provide expert analysis for delays and quantum issues, and build long-term client relationships.

Formación

• Must have strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent client-facing and communication abilities.
• Proven experience in business development and growing client networks.
• Mandatory experience as a named Expert Witness (arbitration/deposition/trial).
• Prior consultancy or expert-witness environment experience is required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a team delivering advisory and expert services in construction disputes, focusing on delay and cost issues.
• Oversee the preparation, strategy, and presentation of claims for clients on major infrastructure and commercial projects.
• Provide expert analysis and strategic guidance on complex project disputes.
• Act as a key contact for clients, building long-term relationships and supporting ongoing engagements.
• Help expand the firm's regional footprint by winning new work and developing client relationships.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Client-facing

Communication

Business development

Expert Witness experience

Team management

Descripción del empleo

TYG is partnering with a fast-growing consultancy that is seeking to appoint a Director to join its growing Disputes and Advisory group.

This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to:

• Shape and grow a high-performing disputes team
• Drive the continued expansion of the firm’s regional presence
• Lead high-profile expert and advisory assignments across construction and infrastructure

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering advisory and expert services in construction disputes, with a focus on delay and cost issues
• Oversee the preparation, strategy, and presentation of claims for clients across major infrastructure and commercial projects
• Provide expert analysis and strategic guidance on complex project disputes
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, building long-term relationships and supporting ongoing engagements
• Play an instrumental role in expanding the firm’s footprint in the region, including contributing to winning new work and developing new client relationships

Requirements

• Strong background in construction disputes and advisory work, particularly in delay and/or quantum
• Mandatory experience acting as a named Expert Witness, including testimony in arbitration, deposition, or trial
• Proven track record of leading expert appointments or delivering substantial expert support work
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to business development
• Ability to support growth initiatives and ideally bring an established book of business
• Prior experience in a consultancy or expert witness environment required

Why Join?

• Opportunity to join a globally respected consultancy with a strong pipeline of high-profile work
• Leadership role with scope to influence regional strategy and long-term growth
• Collaborative and high-calibre team environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Clear path to further progression as the practice expands