Senior Consultant – Construction Claims & Cost Analysis
About The Position
J.S. Held’s Construction Advisory team is seeking a Construction Claims & Quantum Expert for its Miami team. The role supports complex construction and engineering disputes, working alongside quantum experts on claims, cost analysis, project controls, and damages quantification. The successful candidate will contribute to dispute resolution, claims preparation and analysis, forensic accounting, project controls, contract administration, and expert report preparation. The position involves frequent client interaction, advanced data research, presentations, and delivering work to tight deadlines. Candidates should have construction project management or control experience, preferably in infrastructure and energy, and ideally experience providing consultancy services on substantial or complex disputes. The role is hybrid and applicants must reside in the Miami area.
Requirements
- 2–6+ years of experience in the construction and engineering industry, focused on construction claims, cost control, and change order management.
- Recognized undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, accounting, or a similar field from a leading university.
- Obtained or pursuing a professional license and/or certification, such as professional engineer, engineer in training, cost professional, project management professional, or equivalent.
- Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
- Professionalism and client-facing ability, including the ability to build trust.
- Strong technical foundation in project planning and control.
- Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and construction programming software such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
- Flexible approach to work and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Personal responsibility for the quality of work.
- Fluency in English.
- Must reside in the Miami area.
Nice To Haves
- Command of Spanish.
- Experience managing and/or controlling construction projects, preferably in infrastructure and energy.
- Experience providing consultancy services on substantial and/or complex disputes.
- Experience writing reports to a high standard and working on large construction and engineering projects.
Responsibilities
- Support construction dispute resolution and claims preparation and analysis.
- Perform forensic accounting and cost analysis.
- Provide project controls and contract administration support on live projects.
- Assist quantum experts with damages quantification, including loss of productivity, prolongation costs, additional work, and contract assessments.
- Contribute to the preparation of expert reports.
- Conduct advanced data research and manage client relationships.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to communicate results.
- Work collaboratively with the team and deliver assignments to the client’s satisfaction.
Benefits
- Flexible work environment, including the ability to work remotely when needed.
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) match.
- Commuter benefits.
- Annual bonus programs in addition to base salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
