Manager - Construction Consulting

Exponent Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent Inc. in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Manager for our Construction Consulting Practice to lead large, complex change-management and dispute-resolution engagements for clients.

You will manage projects, perform detailed issue analyses, develop demonstrative exhibits and client-ready reports, and participate in industry associations. The role requires a Master’s degree in construction-related field, 10–15 years of relevant experience, and proficiency with Primavera P6.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering.
• 10–15 years of experience in subcontracting, general contracting, construction management or construction consulting.
• Understand project lifecycle from design through closeout and dispute resolution.
• Experience with construction change processes, including extra work, changes, claims, and dispute resolution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with internal teams and clients.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 or other scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Project management for large, complex construction change-management engagements.
• Performing and directing detailed project change issue analyses (delay, cost, productivity impacts).
• Developing demonstrative exhibits, reports, and client-ready presentations for senior management and clients.
• Active participation in industry associations.

Skills

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Client interaction

Education

Master’s degree (construction management / architecture / engineering)

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

About Exponent

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.

We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!

Key statistics:

• 950+ Consultants
• 640+ Ph.D.s
• 90+ Disciplines
• 30+ Offices globally

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Manager for our Construction Consulting Practice in our Alexandria, Virginia office. In this role you will work as part of a team which works on large complex construction change-management and dispute resolution engagements.

You will be responsible for

• Project management
• Performing and directing detailed project change issue analysis, including delay, cost, productivity impacts
• Developing demonstrative exhibits, written affirmative and rebuttal reports, and client ready presentations for review by senior management and clients
• Active participation in industry associations

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• Master’s degree with relevant experience in construction management, architectural design, and/or engineering
• 10-15 years of experience in the subcontracting, general contracting, construction management or construction consulting industry
• Sound understanding of industry standard scope and risk allocation processes as well as project delivery methodology
• Full understanding of the project life cycle from design through closeout and dispute resolution.
• Experience in construction change processes, including extra work, changes, claims, and dispute resolution processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work and interact effectively with internal teams and clients
• Knowledge of and substantial experience with Primavera P6 and other Project scheduling software

Life @ Exponent

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponenthttps://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

Work Environment

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite

Compensation

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Manager level and above total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Benefits you will enjoy

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us [e-mail].

Job Locations

US-VA-Alexandria