Senior Construction Disputes Expert and Expert Witness

The Vertex Companies LLC; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 167,000 - 328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

401(k) immediate matching

Health and dental insurance options

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Vertex Companies, LLC is seeking a Senior level Construction Contract Disputes Expert with extensive experience testifying as an Expert Witness in construction disputes. You will lead analysis, write expert reports, and support complex residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.

Responsibilities include testify in court/arbitration, cost estimating, site inspections, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality opinions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree with extensive leadership experience in construction disputes.
• Minimum 12–15 years of related experience with leadership impact.
• Experience testifying as an Expert Witness in construction disputes.
• Strong Excel and construction software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Testify as expert witness in court or arbitration for construction damages.
• Write expert reports for contract dispute matters.
• Analyze plans, documents, contracts to quantify damages.
• Manage assignments from client call to submission and testimony.
• Lead project coordination and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure high-quality, thorough, and accurate opinions/reports.

Skills

Expert witness testimony

Construction claims analysis

Excel proficiency

Construction software

Client relationship management

Project management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree + 15 years experience

Master's degree + 12 years experience

Tools

Xactimate

Bluebeam

RSMeans

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

The Vertex Companies, LLC is seeking a Senior level Construction Contract Disputes Expert with extensive experience testifying as an Expert Witness in construction disputes. You will lead analysis, write expert reports, and support complex residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.

Responsibilities include testify in court/arbitration, cost estimating, site inspections, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality opinions.