Senior Construction Claims & Cost Analysis Consultant

J.S. Held; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Remote work as needed

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

J.S. Held’s Construction Advisory team in Miami seeks a Construction Claims & Quantum Expert to support complex disputes. The role emphasizes claims analysis, cost controls, project controls, and damages quantification on major construction and engineering matters.

The candidate should have 2–6+ years in construction and engineering, a relevant undergraduate degree, and strong communication skills. This is a hybrid Miami position with opportunities to interact with clients and senior experts.

Qualifications

• 2–6+ years of experience in construction and engineering, focusing on claims, cost control and change order management.
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, accounting, or similar from a leading university.
• Professional licenses/certs (e.g. PE, EIT, CCM, PMP) preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint; familiarity with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction dispute resolution, prepare and analyze claims, perform forensic cost analyses and support project controls on live projects.
• Assist quantum experts with damages quantification including loss of productivity, prolongation costs and additional work analyses.
• Prepare and present expert findings; manage client relations and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate experience in managing or controlling large construction projects, preferably in infrastructure or energy sectors.
• Write high-quality reports and collaborate with team to deliver client satisfaction.

Skills

Construction claims

Cost control

Project controls

Damages quantification

Excel

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

J.S. Held’s Construction Advisory team in Miami seeks a Construction Claims & Quantum Expert to support complex disputes. The role emphasizes claims analysis, cost controls, project controls, and damages quantification on major construction and engineering matters.

The candidate should have 2–6+ years in construction and engineering, a relevant undergraduate degree, and strong communication skills. This is a hybrid Miami position with opportunities to interact with clients and senior experts.