Managing Director, Construction Disputes & Advisory

Ankura Consulting Group•Denver, CO

19h

About The Position

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth. Practice Overview At Ankura, our team of advisory professionals builds partnerships with clients to advise, manage, and execute strategic capital investments to effectively mitigate the risks inherent in the planning, design, construction, activation, and financing of capital projects. We have a long history of advising through all phases of complex projects to ensure clients deliver on their objectives. Our services include a comprehensive range of planning, strategic, facility, real estate, and capital solutions which are focused on helping our clients maximize the construction and delivery, operational and financial performance of their real estate portfolios and capital investments. Role Overview This Managing Director will support Construction Disputes & Advisory - one of seven business groups focused on client delivery services across the Firm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management with requisite consulting experience
10 years minimum experience in Construction Management, Project Controls or Capital Project consulting focused on strategic facilities master planning, service line planning, and business and data analytics for large construction projects or capital projects.
Ideal candidate will have Construction Management and Project Control experience and experience managing and growing a Project Controls team.
Strategic thinking, leadership (business acumen/empathy/mentoring), client management skills
Provides strategic recommendations for project/group and overall business that will directly impact achievement of results
Sees broadest applications and future direction of current products and solutions beyond immediate and intended use
Quickly identifies/implements innovative ideas and technologies to meet business demands
Identifies, advances and closes on opportunities at new and existing clients
Promotes new or expanded service offerings inside and outside the Firm
Understands core services provided by all Ankura practices and can recommend solutions and resources outside of team/practice

Responsibilities

Leverage the collective through strong teaming and collaboration; continuously develop self and others
Lead by example and embody Ankura’s core values; act in the best long-term interests of Ankura; enhance Ankura’s brand; and give back in our communities
Develop client relationships, grow our capabilities, and leverage the firm’s collective expertise to win in the marketplace and serve our clients ever-changing needs
Consistently deliver high-quality and profitable work that achieves optimal client and project outcomes; achieve utilization goals
Build and sustain leading practices and operations by anticipating future and constantly innovating to stay ahead of our clients and our competitors
The Managing Director will work with the Senior Managing Director to set strategy for the group, lead major client engagements, develop brand and marketing collateral, direct business development efforts, and manage the group.
Monitors and ensures client satisfaction with overall service and quality of deliverables
Establishes an expectation for high quality standards for self/(team) in all aspects of client relationship/sales cycle
Expands relationships to highest level of client organization
Defines a compelling value proposition aligned with the client’s challenges and needs
Adheres to engagement acceptance process within established policies and time frames
Defines strategy and manages multiple and/or complex engagements
Manages within prescribed budgets
Takes a leadership role in professional or community organizations and promotes a positive image of the Firm
Writes and presents on topics of interest to clients and industry peers (thought leadership, including white papers, webinars, conferences, journal papers, etc.)
Recognized internally and/or externally as an expert in one’s field
Grows professional network
Sources, recruits, and integrates new talent to Firm and practice
Ensures key performance management milestones are met for self and team; actively participates in calibration process
Pursues opportunities to expand own capabilities and to refine and further develop expertise to meet evolving market demands
Attends, and encourages team to attend professional development/training opportunities; instructs sessions as needed
Champions a culture of diversity and inclusion
Provides frequent and meaningful written and verbal feedback in a timely manner; offers guidance on performance matters