Construction Advisory - 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 contract and/or change order management, critical path scheduling analysis, preparation of change orders or claims, cost analysis and quantification of damages, and review of engineering and construction documents. The candidate will primarily assist Delay Experts in forensic delay analysis and expert report preparation, manage client relations, and deliver to tight deadlines. This position requires frequent client interaction and presentation skills. Experience in consultancy services for complex delay-related disputes, high-level report writing, and extensive industry experience in large construction and engineering projects is preferred. The successful candidate will have a strong academic record, demonstrate initiative, work collaboratively, and deliver commissions to client satisfaction. The role also includes assisting in promoting construction advisory services.
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
- Chartered professional status, or equivalent
- Fluent in English
- Command of a second language is desirable
Responsibilities
- Construction dispute resolution
- Claims preparation and analysis
- Delay/ disruption analysis
- Providing programming support on live projects
- Lead assistant to the Delay Expert(s)
- Provide forensic delay analysis
- Contribute to the preparation of the expert report
- Perform advanced data research
- Manage client relations
- Deliver to tight deadlines
- Prepare and make presentations to communicate results
- Assisting in promoting the construction advisory services in the industry
Benefits
- Flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, 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
