Senior Construction Dispute Resolution Leader

Sccsinternational; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent, a premier engineering and scientific consulting firm, seeks a Principal in Dispute Resolution for Construction Consulting in New York, NY or Alexandria, VA. You will lead a diverse team advising on large, complex construction projects, focusing on delay and quantum issues.

The role requires 15+ years in construction disputes, expert witness experience, and a proven business development track record. Competitive compensation includes salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 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 forensic schedule delay and/or cost/damage preferred.
• Proven business development and client management track record to attract projects supporting 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.

Responsibilities

• Expanding our construction consulting work with a 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Expert witness

Business development

Dispute resolution

Education

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

Advanced degree and registration desirable

Job description

Exponent, a premier engineering and scientific consulting firm, seeks a Principal in Dispute Resolution for Construction Consulting in New York, NY or Alexandria, VA. You will lead a diverse team advising on large, complex construction projects, focusing on delay and quantum issues.

The role requires 15+ years in construction disputes, expert witness experience, and a proven business development track record. Competitive compensation includes salary and benefits.