Senior Consultant - Construction Advisory

J.S. Held LLC•Kansas City, KS

13d•Hybrid

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

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
Position requires that you come into the designated office on a hybrid schedule.
Analytical aptitudes and attention to detail
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Estimating experience preferred but not necessary
Capability to develop Power BI Dashboards preferred

Nice To Haves

Progress in achieving registration certification or professional license is a 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