Senior Consultant - Dispute Resolution

Spire Consulting Group, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for employee and/or;?

Unlimited PTO and holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Spire Consulting Group LLC is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead forensic and dispute resolution engagements for owners, contractors, and subcontractors across multiple AEC sectors. You will perform claims analysis, schedule delay, and damages assessments, producing expert work products for mediation, arbitration, and litigation, while guiding junior team members and supporting business development.

The role emphasizes project controls expertise (time, cost, risk), mentoring, and high-quality

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in project controls (time, cost, and risk).
• Experience in claims analysis, schedule delay, and damages assessments.
• Ability to draft preliminary findings for mediation, arbitration, and litigation.
• Mentoring and guiding junior team members.
• Support business development and client relationships.
• Contribute to talent acquisition and firm strategy.

Responsibilities

• Perform various technical analyses including changed work, delay, acceleration, and damages.
• Manage, review, and analyze project documents.
• Evaluate project planning, cost management, and schedule development.
• Conduct legal and industry standards research.
• Validate data compilation by junior staff.
• Draft findings for client meetings and expert-witness use.
• Create demonstrative aids to convey findings to stakeholders.
• Provide progress updates to engagement leads.
• Mentor and guide junior team members on technical tasks.
• Ensure QA/QC guideline application across reports.
• Support client presentations and industry networking.
• Contribute to ongoing firm strategy and growth.

Skills

Project controls

Claims analysis

Forensic analysis

Leadership

Client communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Description

Why Spire?

Spire Consulting Group LLC is a leading construction consulting company driven by attention to detail and a passion for excellence. Our professionals have the construction and engineering expertise to deliver superior services on even the most challenging projects.

Spire Consulting Group celebrates 20 years of impact, built on reliability earned through deep expertise, trusted partnerships, and consistent delivery. Spire was recognized as Diverse Business of the Year by the National Construction Association, and our CEO, Anthony Gonzales, was named Top Site Leader at the Greater Austin Business Awards by the Austin Chamber of Commerce.

When you join Spire, you do more than advance your career — you become part of a collaborative, high-performing team that drives innovation, embraces change, and celebrates both individual and company success.

Position Summary

Spire is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead and support forensic and dispute resolution engagements for owners, contractors, and subcontractors across numerous sectors of the AEC industry. The Senior Consultant performs claims analysis, schedule delay and damages assessments, and the preparation of expert work product for mediation, arbitration, and litigation, while guiding junior team members and contributing to business development, applying deep expertise in project controls (time, cost, and risk). The Senior Consultant supports the completion of client engagements and internal projects, promotes Spire's company values, and works to achieve the company's core purpose.

Responsibilities

Claims & Forensic Analysis

• Perform various technical analyses, including changed work, schedule delay, acceleration, productivity loss, standard of care, and quantification of damages.
• Manage, review, and analyze project documents.
• Evaluate project planning, cost management, and schedule development.
• Perform legal and industry standards research.
• Validate the accurate compilation of data from junior team members.

Expert Support & Deliverables

• Support the engagement team with drafting preliminary findings in preparation for client meetings and deliverables for expert witness use during mediation, arbitration, and litigation.
• Facilitate the creation of demonstrative aids to assist with conveying findings to key stakeholders.
• Provide project progress updates to the engagement lead or manager.

Leadership & Team Development

• Motivate and support junior team members by identifying technical tasks, guiding execution, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Coach, mentor, and empower team members to grow their skills, take ownership of their work, and contribute to project success.
• Guide team members on technical aspects of project work and delegate specific technical tasks, ensuring timely and accurate completion in alignment with project goals.
• Ensure consistent application of Spire's QA/QC guidelines by junior team members, including consistency, formatting, and fact-checking of reports.
• Provide timely and constructive performance feedback on project team members to the engagement lead or manager.
• Promote and maintain a positive team culture and healthy morale throughout project engagements.

Quality & Operations

• Prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality deliverables.
• Assist with the development of proposed scopes of work, budgeted hours, resource allocation, and work plans as needed.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of company standards, procedures, and processes by providing thoughtful feedback and suggestions.
• Assist in the talent acquisition process by participating in candidate interviews and providing input on hiring decisions.
• Participate in firmwide business strategy review meetings to support long-term planning and organizational growth.

Business Development & Marketing

• Support the development of prospective client presentations and represent the firm at industry events and networking functions.
• Attend introductory client meetings and assist with hosting business development sessions, such as Lunch and Learns.
• Participate in industry conferences, speaking engagements, and professional networking events to identify potential business opportunities for Spire.
• Review and provide constructive feedback on marketing and business development collateral to ensure alignment with brand and messaging standards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support ongoing engagement and future business opportunities.

Communication & Professional Growth

• Lead client and internal conversations with confidence, communicating information clearly, concisely, and effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Operate as a self-starter with the ability to work independently and remain productive during periods of limited supervision.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, intellectual curiosity, and a self-directed approach to mastering complex work, taking initiative to deepen expertise and contribute beyond assigned tasks.
• Exhibit a high degree of initiative, personal responsibility, and professional integrity, bringing a positive attitude, flexibility, and enthusiasm to team and client interactions.
• Actively engage in local professional associations (e.g., AACEI, SWE, USGBC), including serving in leadership roles where possible.
• Advance professional development through the authorship of technical papers and participation in speaking engagements or industry events.

Perks & Benefits

• Health coverage for employee and family through medical, dental, and vision plans
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Financial protection through life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Plan with a generous match up to 6%
• Tax advantages through FSA and HSA pre-tax contributions
• Professional development budget
• Employee assistance program
• Community service opportunities
• Company social events and outings (happy hours, concerts, bowling, and more)
• Participation in industry conferences, speaking engagements, and professional networking events