Managing Director

J.S. Held LLC • Phoenix, AZ

3h • $225,000 - $250,000 • Remote

About The Position

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in the construction and engineering industry, with a focus on construction claims, cost control, and, change order management.
• Focus on both quantum and scheduling required.
• A recognized undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, accounting, or similar from a leading university.
• Professional license and/or professional certifications (e.g. professional engineer or engineer in training, cost professional, project management professional or equivalent).
• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead and work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Professionalism and client-facing ability, able to build trust.
• A strong technical foundation in project planning and control.
• Relationship building and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc, as well as construction programming software (i.e., Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project).
• A flexible approach to their work.
• An understanding of the demands of project-based work, able to work under pressure and an ability to meet deadlines.
• A sense of personal responsibility for the quality of their work.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in providing consultancy services on substantial and/or complex disputes.
• Strong industry experience in large construction and engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Primarily involved in construction dispute resolution, claims preparation and analysis, forensic accounting, cost analysis, and providing project controls and contract administration support on live projects.
• Perform damages quantification, including loss of productivity analysis, prolongation costs analysis, additional work assessment and contract assessments.
• Contribute to expert report preparation.
• Show initiative, perform advanced data research, manage client relations and deliver on tight deadlines.
• Frequent client interaction and prepare and make presentations to communicate results.
• Manage and/or control construction projects, preferably in the infrastructure and energy sectors.
• Provide consultancy services on substantial and/or complex disputes.
• Demonstrate experience in writing reports to a high level and have strong industry experience in large construction and engineering projects.
• Work collaboratively with the team and deliver assignments to the client’s satisfaction.

Benefits

• The company embraces diversity and is committed to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment.
• J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager