Principal – Dispute Resolution

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer contribution of 7%

Annual bonus

Job summary

Exponent Inc. is seeking a Principal – Dispute Resolution to join their Construction Consulting Practice in Oakland, CA. This role involves advising on complex construction projects and enhancing client relationships. Candidates should have at least 15 years of experience in construction claims, a B.S. in a relevant field, and a proven track record in client management and business development. The position offers a competitive salary between $230,000 and $320,000 annually, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in construction claims consulting.
• Significant experience in construction management and consulting.
• Proven business development and client management track record.

Responsibilities

• Manage and expand construction consulting work.
• Prepare expert reports related to construction delay and damages.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor staff.

Skills

Construction claims consulting

Contract dispute resolution

Client management

Leadership

Written and verbal communication

Education

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

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 Principal – Dispute Resolution for our Construction Consulting Practice in Oakland, CA. In this role, you will work as part of a dynamic and diverse team advising and assisting clients on large and complex construction projects and issues. We are looking for experienced construction disputes consultants to lead and further expand our construction consulting services in the areas of delay and quantum.

You will be responsible for

• Expanding 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

You will have the following skills and 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

Life @ Exponent

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

https://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.

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 $200,000 - $300,000 dependent on experience and capabilities, which will be assessed during the interview process.

Salary Range

USD $230,000.00 - USD $320,000.00 /Yr.

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 at [e-mail].

Job Locations

US-CA-Oakland