Construction Claims Specialist

Parsons•Los Angeles, CA

10d

About The Position

Parsons is looking for a talented Construction Claims Specialist to join our team! Responsible for analyzing, evaluating, and documenting construction claims, contractual issues, delays, and project impacts. The role requires strong skills in data analysis, contract review, project documentation, and professional correspondence and letter drafting. This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Contract Management, or related field preferred.
5-10+ years in construction management, claims management, or a related role.
Experience in construction claims, construction administration, project controls, construction management, cost analysis, or a related discipline.
Strong understanding of construction contracts and project documentation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other data-analysis tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong ability to review, interpret, and summarize contractual language.
Exceptional attention to detail and document organization skills.
Ability to analyze large volumes of information and identify relevant facts and relationships.

Responsibilities

Analyze construction claims, change orders, costs, schedules, delays, and project impacts.
Review contracts, subcontracts, specifications, amendments, and project records to assess contractual entitlement.
Perform data analysis using project cost, schedule, and quantity information.
Review and organize project documentation, including RFIs schedules, meeting minutes, invoices, and correspondences.
Develop claim timelines, chronologies, summaries, and supporting exhibits.
Draft professional claim letters, notices, contractual correspondence, and responses.
Prepare presentations and supporting materials to clearly communicate and substantiate the project’s position.
Identify risks, inconsistencies, gaps, and potential claim issues within project records.
Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and presentations summarizing claim findings and analysis.
Support negotiations, dispute resolution, and claim strategy development.
Collaborate with executive managers, project managers, contract administrators, engineers, schedulers, and legal teams.