Construction Delays & Disputes - Senior Consultant

J.S. Held LLC • Boston, MA

113d • $95,000 - $120,000

About The Position

J.S. Held is actively seeking a Senior Consultant to be a part of our team in the Construction Advisory Practice who is looking to continue to grow 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. This position is for a professional who has knowledge or experience with contract and/or change order management, critical path scheduling analysis, preparation of change orders or claims, cost analysis and quantification of damages, review of drawings and specifications, and other engineering and construction-related documents. Prior experience on active engineering or construction projects is highly preferred OR experience in claims and dispute resolution, delay analysis, project advisory services, construction cost analysis and controls, construction planning and scheduling. 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
• 4+ years experience with engineering or construction firms OR construction claim/dispute firm
• 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
• Analytical aptitudes and attention to detail
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Nice To Haves

• Estimating experience preferred but not necessary
• Capability to develop Power BI Dashboards preferred
• Progress in achieving registration certification or professional license is a plus: Oracle Primavera P6 Professional Trained, OSHA 10, PSP, PMP, PMI-SP, PE, EIT, LEED, CSL
• Membership or participation in industry trade organizations

Responsibilities

• 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
• Able to lead small teams or professionals on engagements
• Produce work products, draft memos, presentations, and reports
• Travel as needed to project sites and client offices

Benefits

• Flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees