About The Position
Ankura's Professional Liability & Defective Construction (PLDC) subgroup delivers sophisticated expert services to resolve complex construction disputes. Our multidisciplinary team combines deep industry expertise (Architects, Engineers, and Contractors) with advanced analytical capabilities to provide independent professional opinions, focusing on liability, standard of care, defective construction, and remedial protocols. We offer robust analysis and compelling expert testimony across some of the world's largest capital projects. This role offers the opportunity to establish your legacy as a definitive testifying expert, lead high-performing teams, and directly impact multi-million-dollar dispute resolutions by providing objective, credible, and defensible conclusions in court, arbitration panels, and dispute resolution boards. This position is located near an Ankura office anywhere in the U.S., with a strong preference for candidates in the Western or Mountain Time Zones.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited institution.
- Architectural license required.
- Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in construction/engineering, with at least 5 years of dedicated disputes/forensic consulting experience focused on construction defects, liability, and claims.
- Proven history as an Active Testifying Expert (deponent and trial/arbitration witness) on construction defect and standard of care matters (at least 2-3 matters)
- Technical proficiency in design, building codes, and construction methods.
- Experience with forensic analysis techniques related to construction deficiencies and remedial repair protocols.
- Exceptional analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse, non-technical audiences (judges/juries).
- Experience managing client relationships and leading project teams.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred.
- NCARB certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead detailed, after-the-fact evaluations of Design and Construction Deficiencies and Defects, Water Infiltration/Intrusion, and Standard of Care for general contractors and design professionals.
- Serve as the Testifying Expert in depositions, mediations, and trial, presenting complex technical and causation findings in a clear, concise, and objective manner.
- Direct and perform forensic analysis of pertinent design and construction documentation to determine contractual liability and cause-and-effect relationships between project events and alleged defects.
- Oversee data-gathering activities, including document review and supervising the quality control of technical work product.
- Supervise and mentor project personnel, including analysts and less experienced associates.
- Lead engagement work planning, proposals, budgeting, and client communications for senior-level review.
Benefits
- Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
