Construction Claims & Delays - Assoc. Director
About The Position
J.S. Held is seeking an Associate Director to join the Construction Advisory & Disputes Team, specializing in construction claims and dispute resolution. The role involves expertise in contract and change order management, critical path scheduling analysis, claims preparation, cost analysis, and review of construction-related documents. The candidate will primarily support Delay Experts in forensic delay analysis and expert report preparation, manage client relations, conduct advanced data research, and deliver to tight deadlines. This position requires frequent client interaction, including presentations, and is ideal for someone with experience in substantial/complex delay disputes, strong report writing skills, and extensive industry experience in large construction and engineering projects. The role also includes promoting construction advisory services within the industry.
Requirements
- More than 10+ years of experience in forensic delay analysis in the construction and engineering industry
- A recognized undergraduate degree in construction management, engineering quantity surveying, or similar from a leading university
- Proficient in programming software (i.e., Primavera 6 and Microsoft Project)
- Chartered professional status, or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years on-site construction experience with engineering or construction firms, or a construction claim/dispute firm
- Excellent oral and verbal communications skills
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
- Professionalism and client facing ability, able to build trust
- A strong technical underpinning in project planning
- Relationship building and strong interpersonal skills
- A flexible approach to their work
- An understanding of the demands of project-based work, able to work under pressure and an ability to meet deadlines
- A sense of personal responsibility for the quality of their work
Nice To Haves
- A post graduate qualification in construction law (or similar) is desirable but not essential
- Fluent in English. Command of a second language is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Forensic delay analysis
- Contribution to expert report preparation
- Providing programming support on live projects
- Managing client relations
- Performing advanced data research
- Preparing and delivering presentations to clients
- Assisting in promoting construction advisory services
Benefits
- Flexible work environment allowing remote work when needed
- Flexible Time Off policy
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k Match
- Commuter Benefit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
