Consultant - Construction Advisory

J.S. Held LLC•New York, NY

3d•Hybrid

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. Areas of focus that you would be involved in include the following. 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

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
Position requires that you come into the designated office on a hybrid schedule.
Can be either a recent graduate or someone with 1-3 years of experience in the engineering or construction industry including internships
Must be able to remain in a stationary position during work shift
Must be able to travel both in the United States and internationally
Maintains Project Focus: Sees things through to completion, deals effectively with potential obstacles and exhibits the flexibility to adapt to whatever a situation calls for. Work is completed within designated timeframes. Take proper action when time frames cannot be met to ensure the work of others is not compromised. Uses non-billable time effectively.
Independently Project Leader: Has the capability to work independently in client facing environment. Can grasp overall objectives of a project and make recommendations that align with client and J.S. Held’s interests.
Analytical Thinker: Ability to systematically collect, organize, and interpret data from multiple sources to support observations and provide decision making guidance to clients
Skilled Communicator: Effectively communicates at all organizational levels, both in writing and orally. Maintains confidentiality of clients and J.S. Held.
Prioritizes Quality of Work: Has strong work ethic, taking care to produce accurate work. Has mechanisms in place to check work and ensure the quality of work being produced is accurate and timely.
Maintains Professionalism: Has a positive attitude, displays a sense of pride, enthusiasm, optimism and deep dedication for work with both clients and colleagues. Is a self-manager in proactively and ethically managing client requirements and professional development in a hybrid work environment.
Fosters Professional Entrepreneurial Spirit: Self-motivated to pursue opportunities to grow professionally, both in terms of technical proficiency and reinforced personal and corporate branding.
Facilitates Teamwork: Works well within a broad and dynamic set of teams, comprised of internal and external professionals. Foster communication through the sharing of ideas and insights. Actively listen and build consensus by ensuring that all opinions are heard and valued.

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