Senior Construction Disputes Expert & Witness

Vertex; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 167,000 - 328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vertex is seeking a Senior level Construction Contract Disputes Expert with proven experience as an Expert Witness in construction contract disputes. The role involves testifying, drafting expert reports, and analyzing plans, contracts, and cost data to quantify damages and form sound opinions.

Responsibilities include site inspections, collaboration with the team, and autonomous completion of assignments with strong client communication. Travel may be required for client and leadership needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 15+ years related experience, with leadership experience.
• Experience testifying as an Expert Witness in construction disputes preferred.
• Strong ability to analyze construction costs, schedules, plans and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Testify as an expert witness in court or arbitration for construction damages and standard of care.
• Write expert reports on contract dispute matters.
• Quantify and allocate damages; perform cost estimating and forensics.
• Attend site inspections and collaborate with team to finalize opinions.

Skills

Expert Witness

Damages analysis

Construction claims

Reading drawings

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

15+ years related experience

Tools

Bluebeam

RSMeans

Xactimate

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Vertex is seeking a Senior level Construction Contract Disputes Expert with proven experience as an Expert Witness in construction contract disputes. The role involves testifying, drafting expert reports, and analyzing plans, contracts, and cost data to quantify damages and form sound opinions.

Responsibilities include site inspections, collaboration with the team, and autonomous completion of assignments with strong client communication. Travel may be required for client and leadership needs.