Manager, Construction Claims and Disputes

HKA Global • Washington, DC

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

HKA is the leading global consultancy in commercial dispute resolution and risk mitigation professional services. We use our multi-disciplinary expertise to provide a comprehensive set of specialist capabilities, incorporating Expert, Claims and Advisory services. These are complemented by high caliber expertise in Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages and Cybersecurity and Privacy services.
For almost 50 years, we have successfully deployed specialist consultants to support clients engaged in the delivery of capital projects and infrastructure developments including building construction, oil & gas, nuclear, power & utilities, and transport schemes.
As part of the HKA team you can expect:
A strong collaborative culture focused on supporting our employees and providing exceptional consulting services.
The opportunity to be a part of a rapidly growing team, and an integral part of our well-established team.
Be given the opportunity to work alongside established names within the industry, working on a wide range of challenging engagements.

Requirements

• Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Accounting, or a related field plus three (3) years of experience in the construction or construction consulting industry.
• In the alternative, employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Accounting, or a related field plus five (5) years of experience in the construction or construction consulting industry.
• Critical path method concepts with project control scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Acumen or similar schedule analyzer program
• Forensic delay analysis techniques and analytical approaches for advancing or defending construction claims
• Construction budgeting, estimating and cost accounting experience
• Excel (power query, pivot tables, pivot charts, macros, etc).
• Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.
• This position permits two (2) days per week remote work with the remaining workdays on-site in Washington D.C. Domestic travel up to 15% of the time to various client locations or conference locations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate project schedules and contemporaneous project records to determine cause, effect, and liability for construction delays.
• Analyze construction impacts such as delay, inefficiency, acceleration, differing site conditions, scope changes, etc.
• Assist with the preparation of expert reports, expert testimony, and exhibits for trial or settlement negotiations.
• Validate accuracy of data to resolve inconsistencies.
• Review, evaluate, and develop basic CPM schedules.
• Review and evaluate technical documentation and create technical presentations.
• Manage projects in teams with various levels of employees.

Benefits

• Hired candidates will also be eligible for HKA's full benefit offering including participation in Health Benefits, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees