Director/Senior Director, Construction Disputes & Advisory: Expert Testifying General Contractor

Sccsinternational; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura seeks a Director or Senior Director for its Professional Liability and Defective Construction group. The role can be based anywhere in the United States, with preference for the Eastern or Central time zones.

The work centers on defect analysis and standards of care for general contractors and other project participants. The recruit will investigate design and construction deficiencies, water infiltration and contractual liability, then explain technical and causation findings as a

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in a construction or engineering field.
• An advanced degree and professional certification are preferred.
• Five to eight years of dedicated disputes or forensic consulting experience.
• A record of testimony on construction defects and standards of care.
• Knowledge of building codes, materials and construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead defect analysis and standards of care for general contractors and project participants.
• Investigate design and construction deficiencies, water infiltration and contractual liability.
• Develop remedial repair protocols and assess cost and schedule effects of defective work.
• Supervise document reviews, mentor analysts and associates, and manage engagement planning, budgets and client communications.

Skills

Testimony in construction disputes

Forensic consulting

Leadership

Client communications

Mentor analysts

Education

Relevant degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Director/Senior Director, Construction Disputes & Advisory: Expert Testifying General Contractor

Employer Ankura Location United States Contract Not stated Level Director Salary Salary not published Closes Not stated

What the role covers

Ankura seeks a construction expert at Director or Senior Director level for its Professional Liability and Defective Construction group. The role can be based near an Ankura office anywhere in the United States, with a preference for the Eastern or Central time zones. The work centres on defect analysis and standards of care for general contractors and other project participants.

The recruit will investigate design and construction deficiencies, water infiltration and contractual liability, then explain technical and causation findings as a testifying expert. Responsibilities include developing remedial repair protocols and assessing the cost and schedule effects of defective work. The director will supervise document reviews, mentor analysts and associates, and manage engagement planning, proposals, budgets and client communications.

Applicants need a relevant degree and at least ten years of progressive construction or engineering experience. The employer also specifies five to eight years of dedicated disputes or forensic consulting experience. A record of testimony on construction defects and standards of care is required, alongside knowledge of building codes, materials and construction methods.

An advanced degree and professional certification are preferred. Candidates must be able to lead project teams and present technical findings to judges, juries and other non-technical audiences.