Senior Construction Disputes Expert Witness

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with immediate matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Vertex is seeking a Senior Construction Contract Disputes Expert with prior expert witness experience. You will support litigation on construction claim disputes, prepare expert reports, and quantify damages across residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.

You will analyze contracts, plans, and cost data, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and testify when required. A leadership background and strong Excel/forensics skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 15 years of related experience, or a Master's with 12 years, with 7+ years in leadership.
• Experience testifying as an Expert Witness in construction disputes is required.
• Strong ability to read plans, perform schedule analyses, and cost estimating.

Responsibilities

• Testify as an expert witness in court/arbitration for construction damages and standard of care.
• Write expert reports on contract dispute matters.
• Analyze plans/docs/cost reports to quantify damages and responsibilities.
• Attend site inspections and collaborate with external experts on reports.

Skills

Expert witness testimony

Construction claims analysis

Damages estimation

Excel proficiency

Cost estimating software

Contract reading

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree + 15 years experience

Master's degree + 12 years experience

Tools

Xactimate

Bluebeam

RSMeans

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Vertex is seeking a Senior Construction Contract Disputes Expert with prior expert witness experience. You will support litigation on construction claim disputes, prepare expert reports, and quantify damages across residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.

You will analyze contracts, plans, and cost data, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and testify when required. A leadership background and strong Excel/forensics skills are essential.