Managing Director

J.S. Held; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

J.S. Held is seeking a senior construction claims professional to join our Phoenix team. You will work on live infrastructure and energy projects, perform damages quantification, and support expert report preparation with client interactions.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in construction engineering, holds an engineering degree, and possesses professional certifications. Proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project is preferred, along with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead and work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong relationship-building and client-facing abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and construction programming software.

Responsibilities

• Lead damages quantification including loss of productivity and prolongation costs analyses.
• Prepare expert reports and communicate results to clients.
• Manage live projects with a focus on cost control and change order management.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver assignments to clients’ satisfaction.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Client facing

Education

Engineering degree

Professional certifications

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

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

• The candidate will primarily be involved in construction dispute resolution, claims preparation and analysis, forensic accounting, cost analysis, and providing project controls and contract administration support on live projects.
• This individual will perform damages quantification, including loss of productivity analysis, prolongation costs analysis, additional work assessment and contract assessments, and will contribute to the expert report preparation.
• An individual is required who can show initiative, perform advanced data research, manage client relations and deliver on tight deadlines. This role will involve frequent client interaction and will require the successful candidate to prepare and make presentations to communicate results.
• The individual will have experience in the management and/or control of construction projects, preferably in the infrastructure and energy sectors. Ideally, in addition to this experience, the individual will have previous experience in providing consultancy services on substantial and/or complex disputes. 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.
• They will be expected to work collaboratively with the team and deliver assignments to the client’s satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the construction and engineering industry, with a focus on construction claims, cost control, and, change order management.
• A recognized undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, accounting, or similar from a leading university.
• Professional license and/or professional certifications (e.g. professional engineer or engineer in training, cost professional, project management professional or equivalent).
• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead and 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 Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc, as well as construction programming software (i.e., Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project).
• 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.

Additional Information

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $225,000 - $250,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to 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, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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EEO and Job Accommodations

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.

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