Construction Delays & Disputes - Consultant

J.S. Held LLC • Kansas City, KS

98d • $65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Consultant to join our Construction Advisory team, who is looking to establish a career in engineering and construction focusing on claims and dispute resolution, delay analysis, project advisory services, construction cost analysis and controls, construction planning and scheduling. As a Consultant, you will be partnered frequently with subject matter experts, giving the unique opportunity to work with a diverse set of clients and projects. We are looking for high-caliber candidates who want to further their professional development through collaboration and provide thorough and objective analysis to assess and mitigate risks on complex projects and real-world construction issues. We are looking to offer you the opportunity to be a part of interesting and stimulating projects that will develop your technical and professional capabilities with a well-defined career path.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with disciplines such as Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, etc. or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management
• Microsoft Office - Advanced skills preferred, especially in Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
• Bluebeam, Adobe, or other PDF management software
• Scheduling software - Microsoft Project or Primavera Products
• Can be either a recent graduate or someone with 1-3 years of experience in the engineering or construction industry including internships

Responsibilities

• Assisting in advising clients in the engineering and construction space
• Review and assess project change orders, including scope, costs, and schedules
• Review and analysis of project schedules, including delay analysis
• Loss of productivity and inefficiency analysis
• Calculation of damages including increased material, labor costs, or additional subcontractor costs
• Analysis of extended general conditions and other time-related costs
• Review and interpretation of drawings and specifications
• Assist in preparation of expert reports and presentations

Benefits

• Flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit
• Salary range of $65k-80k based on various factors

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees