Construction Consultant

Aperture, LLC•Denver, CO

8d•$10,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Construction Claim Consultant, you will perform detailed analysis of construction claims seeking damages resulting from changes, disruption, preparation, and delays to a project. You will perform schedule analysis, change order review, cost estimating, damages analysis, and report writing. You will develop claims and expert reports under the direction of the Managing Consultants, with the goal of the new consultant signing reports, providing pre-trial advice to clients and attorneys, and providing deposition and trial testimony during litigation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in engineering, construction management, or equivalent.
5+ years’ construction industry experience, including field work
Outstanding oral and written communication skills and able to interact effectively with technical and non-technical people
Proficiency in scheduling and use of scheduling software such as, Primavera P6, Asta, or Microsoft Project manager
General knowledge or ability to perform: Time Impact analysis, contemporaneous periodic analysis, and as-planned vs. as-built analysis
Weather delay analysis
Manpower and resource analysis
Acceleration analysis
Graphic development knowledge
Desire to learn forensic delay analysis
General knowledge or proficiency in Cost Analysis, such as: Ability to analyze cost and labor reports
Labor productivity analysis
Extended general conditions cost analysis
Acceleration and overtime cost analysis
Estimate compared to actual cost analysis
Change order cost and manhour analysis
Work scope analysis
Desire to learn forensic cost analysis
Construction estimate development and use of estimating software
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, self-motivated, and a team player
Able to work with finite deadlines and prioritize competing deadlines
The ability to work independently, and as a contributor in a group environment
Trustworthy, honest, respectful, and flexible
Strong work ethic, as well as cultural awareness and sensitivity
Lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, walking on roofs, entering and working in confined spaces, working outdoors in hot or cold weather, using necessary safety equipment, performing other duties that may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, or squatting for prolonged periods of time
Ability to travel without restriction

Nice To Haves

EIT or PE preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Perform detailed analysis of construction claims seeking damages resulting from changes, disruption, preparation, and delays to a project.
Perform schedule analysis, change order review, cost estimating, damages analysis, and report writing.
Develop claims and expert reports under the direction of the Managing Consultants.
Sign reports, provide pre-trial advice to clients and attorneys, and provide deposition and trial testimony during litigation.
Works directly with attorneys and clients to foster relationships, understand and perform schedule and cost analysis, and issue resolution.
Contract interpretation on scope, notice, schedule, delay, change order, and claim development requirements.
Writing professional reports to be reviewed by the Managing Consultant.