Senior Director, Construction Disputes & Advisory (PLDC): Architect

Sccsinternational; Northern (KY); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ankura is seeking a Senior Director for Construction Disputes & Advisory (PLDC): Architect. The role can be based near an Ankura office in the United States, with preference for the Western or Mountain time zones and specific markets listed.

The position focuses on serving as a testifying expert in disputes, with responsibilities including investigating defects, analyzing liability and coordinating depositions, mediations and trials. At least ten years in construction/engineering is required.

Formación

• Accredited architecture degree and architectural licence.
• At least ten years in construction/engineering with five+ in disputes/forensic consulting.
• Experience testifying in defect or standard-of-care matters.

Responsabilidades

• Testimony in depositions, mediation and trial.
• Investigate design and construction defects and standards of care.
• Analyze project documents to assess liability and causation.
• Supervise document reviews and budgeting.
• Maintain clear client communications throughout engagements.

Conocimientos

Testifying expert

Dispute resolution

Budgeting

Client communications

Educación

Architectural degree

Architectural license

NCARB certification (preferred)

Advanced degree (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Senior Director, Construction Disputes & Advisory (PLDC): Architect

Employer Ankura Location United States Contract Not stated Level Director Salary Salary not published Closes Not stated

What the role covers

Ankura is recruiting an architect at Senior Director level for its Professional Liability and Defective Construction group. The position can be based near an Ankura office in the United States, with a preference for the Western or Mountain time zones. The posting lists Colorado, California, Texas and Arizona.

The role involves serving as a testifying expert in construction disputes, claims and litigation. Responsibilities include investigating design and construction defects, water infiltration and standards of care. The director will analyse project documentation to assess contractual liability and the relationship between events and alleged defects.

The work also includes:

• testimony in depositions
• mediation and trial
• supervision of document reviews
• budgeting
• client communications

Applicants need an accredited architecture degree and an architectural licence. An advanced degree and NCARB certification are preferred. The employer requires at least ten years of construction or engineering experience, including at least five years in disputes or forensic consulting.

Candidates must have testified in at least two to three defect or standard-of-care matters. The disclosed base-pay range is $110,000 to $240,000 for the specified US markets, with individual compensation dependent on the role and candidate.