Principal – Dispute Resolution

Exponent Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent Inc. is seeking a Principal – Dispute Resolution for our Construction Consulting Practice in Alexandria, VA. This role entails advising clients on complex construction disputes, overseeing client assignments, and preparing expert reports. Ideal candidates will have a B.S. in Civil Engineering or similar, 15+ years of consulting experience, and strong business development skills. Benefits details can be found on our Life@Exponent page. Expected salary range is $230,000 to $320,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in construction claims consulting and construction industry experience.
• Significant experience in contract dispute resolution and construction claims.
• Proven business development track record and ability to attract projects.

Responsibilities

• Expanding construction consulting work to develop and manage client relationships.
• Providing strategic planning to secure new business opportunities.
• Preparing analyses and expert reports related to construction delays and damages.

Skills

Business development

Client management

Leadership skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture

Advanced degree(s) and registration

Job description

About the Opportunity

Principal – Dispute Resolution for our Construction Consulting Practice in New York, NY or Alexandria, VA office. This role advises and assists clients on large and complex construction projects and issues, focusing on delay and quantum disputes.

Responsibilities

• Expanding our construction consulting work with a particular focus on developing and managing new client relationships
• Providing strategic planning to identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities and promote Exponent’s service offerings and brand
• Generating significant revenue to help build a profitable team of consultants
• Overseeing client assignments; providing claims preparation, review, and analysis; and assisting clients through dispute process including litigation
• Preparing analyses and expert reports related to construction delay, cost, damages, lost profits, and lost productivity
• Recruiting, developing, and mentoring staff in areas of construction delays and impacts, cost and damages, and construction advisory
• Promoting Exponent's service offerings by meeting with potential clients, presenting at conferences, writing thought leadership articles and white papers, and conducting seminars

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture. Advanced degree(s) and registration are desirable
• Minimum 15 years of experience in construction claims consulting and construction industry experience
• Significant experience in contract dispute resolution and construction claims, litigation services, construction management and construction consulting
• Prior experience and acceptance in formal dispute resolution forum (e.g., Court, Arbitration) as an expert in the field of forensic schedule delay and/or cost/damage preferred
• Proven business development and client management track record, and the ability to attract projects to support full-time staff
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to interact effectively with both internal and external clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Expert witness testimonial experience is required

Salary range: USD $230,000.00 - USD $320,000.00 /Yr.

Location: US-VA-Alexandria (also New York, NY)

Benefits

Details on benefits are available on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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