Senior Managing Director - Dispute Resolution

SOCOTEC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous compensation packages

Mentorship and training opportunities

Social activities

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Dispute Resolution Director in Houston, Texas. This role involves providing leadership in construction disputes, managing multiple cases, and expanding the client base. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience, strong technical writing skills, and expertise in project management software. This position promises a competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing a commitment to professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction dispute resolution or related experience.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• US based and valid work permit if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in construction dispute case analysis and expert testimony.
• Manage multiple caseloads and expand advisory client base.
• Conduct in-depth research and evaluation of project data.

Skills

Construction dispute resolution

Project management

Technical writing

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Data management

Expert testimony

MS Office (Excel)

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Construction Management/Construction Science

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.

SOCOTEC’s combination of expertise, experience and methods are increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth.

SOCOTEC offers competitive salary and benefits, mentorship, training, and social activities.

SOCOTEC identifies critical issues relevant to a project’s success from pre-construction planning and procurement through project execution and close-out. Our versatile team provides insight into processes that improve project performance, analyzing estimates, budgets, schedules, contracts, and control systems, and then integrating those pieces into an efficient whole to support successful project completion. We bridge the gaps by improving transparency and communication among stakeholders.

SOCOTEC supports clients by successfully resolving complex disputes in a variety of industries. We offer a comprehensive approach to dispute resolution from technical analysis determining the root causes to validating a party’s entitlement. We specialize in the evaluation and preparation of claims including schedule and delay analysis, labor productivity analysis, quantification of damages, construction and design defects, forensic engineering, architecture, and accounting, financial models, and business disruptions. Our experts have extensive testifying experience and involvement in depositions, mediations, trials and arbitrations, and our clients rely on our professionalism and expertise in assisting with project claims and dispute resolution in a variety of forums.

SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.

Job Description

The Dispute Resolution Director will be a key member of the SOCOTEC Advisory leadership team providing traditional construction dispute case leadership including analysis, opinion and expert testimony in support of mediation, arbitration or trial proceedings, and development and/or evaluation of construction claims. The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage multiple caseloads, have an extensive track record of project testimony and a stellar reputation in the industry. As a senior member of the DR team a key responsibility includes the expansion of the SOCOTEC Advisory client base and business development.

• Interface with clients and project stakeholders
• Provide client with information pertinent to the management and control of the engagement including development of project strategy, work plans and budgets
• Team lead in the evaluation and preparation and analysis of claims pertinent to candidate’s specific qualifications such as project management, engineering/construction, quantification of costs, evaluation of progress, evaluation of time extension and issues including schedule delay analysis, acceleration, disruption, productivity, work scope changes, drawings and specifications, and site conditions
• Conduct in-depth research and fact assessment, and perform evaluation of project data and documentation such as communications, change orders, schedules, pay apps, labor data, cost reports, etc.
• Perform, review and rebut schedule and cost analyses from other experts
• Prepare expert reports of findings and responsive reports as needed
• Create demonstratives and graphics for expert reports and presentations
• Provide expert testimony or demonstrate a strong desire to be qualified as an “expert” to provide testimony
• Coaching/mentoring less experienced consultants
• Industry networking and business development
• Work effectively on multiple projects with competing priorities
• Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have a working knowledge in the following:

• 10+ years of construction dispute resolution or related experience
• B.S. in Engineering or Construction Management/Construction Science
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Expertise with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, large data management, and graphic communication tools
• Expertise with MS Office Products (especially Excel)
• Testimony experience is required
• US based and valid work permit if applicable

Additional Information

SOCOTEC offers generous compensation packages including salary, benefits & bonus based upon relevant experience.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.