Senior Forensic Claims Analyst

Fluor Corporation • Fresno, CA

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About The Position

Fluor is seeking candidates for opportunities within our Program Delivery Support (PDS) team, working alongside the California High-Speed Rail Authority, to provide program delivery and program management services for one of the largest planned infrastructure projects in the U.S. The system will connect the 500-mile stretch between the Los Angeles region with the San Francisco Bay Area, with up to 24 stations. The first phase of the program is currently under construction in California's Central Valley. Under the general direction of the Director and Deputy Director of the PMO/forensics & Claims, this role is responsible for developing forensic analyses and providing oversight of the PCM's analysis as required to determine responsibility, merit and quantification of cost and time extensions. This role is also responsible for reviewing and analyzing Contractors' Time Impact Analyses and claims and assisting with the rebuttal responses. In addition to forensic analysis efforts, this role is responsible for assisting in areas such as estimating, takeoffs and design reviews. This role is within the Program Management & Oversight Branch of the Program delivery Office.

Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Science/Management or global equivalent in applicable field of study and ten (10) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to fourteen (14) years if non-degreed
• Experience performing claims work.
• Experience in developing expert reports quantifying impacts and apportioning quantum to responsible parties.
• Work experience on large programs with proven track record.
• Experience with analyzing, reviewing cost estimates, schedules and time impact analyses, and excellent negotiations skills.
• Ability to produce oral and written presentations to client and other stakeholders.
• Strong work experience with MS Office application.
• Can communicate effectively with different disciplines to obtain scope of work and other information and manage the development and review of schedules.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of all project controls functions for a large-scale construction project and ability to carry out cost, estimating, design, schedule, and risk analysis.
• Must be a self-starter attitude with proactive, results-oriented focus. Proven accuracy, reliability and completeness in job accomplishment. Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Required Knowledge of; analysis methodologies for complex construction projects'; claims management and support; construction contracts.
• Ability to write project reports. Must be able to interface with a variety of people with different technical levels and educational backgrounds; must be detail-oriented and highly organized; and must be able to produce accurate and timely results while maintaining a customer-service attitude.
• Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification as professional engineer or Quantity Surveyor
• Experience in developing expert reports quantifying delays and apportioning quantum to responsible parties

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic analyses and develop summary of findings
• Develop causation reports documenting the chronology of events related to project delays
• Present analysis finding to the Authority leadership team.
• Coordinates and work with the regional Authority staff, PCMs and other consultants in providing planning, development, reporting, and maintenance of data program wide
• Perform review and analysis of the construction schedule for risk identification, risk review, and risk assessments including providing recommendations on appropriate actions
• Assist with other scheduling and regional project controls assignments and activities, 10%
• Develop What-if schedules and scenario analysis providing reasonable and realistic schedule forecasts
• Review Contractors' claims and assist with responses and potential rebuttals
• Other duties maybe assigned

Benefits

• Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security.
• Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees