Associate, Construction Disputes & Advisory (PLDC)

Practice Overview:

AnkurasConstruction Disputes & AdvisoryProfessional Liability & Defective Construction(PLDC)expert team consisting of Architects Engineers and Contractors perform various technical analyses typically related tocommercial constructiondisputes and present our findings in visual presentations and expert reports for mediation dispute resolution boards arbitration panels and in court for judges and juries.

Our professionals assist in contemporaneous and after-the-fact evaluations of Design and Construction Deficiencies and Defects Water Infiltration and Intrusion Standard of Care (of Architect Engineer and Contractor) project close-out change order entitlement punch list and inspection content evaluation of defective work andremedial repairprotocols among others.

Role Overview:

Ankuras Construction Disputes & Advisory PLDC practice is seeking an Associate to support our primary testifying experts on high-profile construction disputes claims and litigation matters focusing on design and construction defect analysis and Standard of Care forArchitects EngineersGeneralContractorsand other parties.

Value Proposition:

This role offers the opportunity to experience a wide range of commercial construction projects across the country that are involved in multi-million dollardisputes.Providing support to a team of experts across various construction disciplines to solve dispute and litigation challenges.

This positioncan belocatednear an Ankura office anywhere in the U.S. with a strong preference for candidateswho would be willing to be presentin the Philadelphia Office.

Responsibilities:

• Participate indata-gatheringactivities including document review andpreparingtechnical workproduct.

• Assistwithdetailed after-the-fact evaluations of Design and Construction Deficiencies and Defects Water Infiltration/Intrusion and Standard of Care for general contractors and design professionals.

• Support the Testifying Expert intheir preparation fordepositions mediations and trial presenting complex technical and causation findings in a clear concise and objective manner.

• Supportforensic analysis of pertinent design and construction documentation todeterminecontractual liability and cause-and-effect relationships between project events and alleged defects.

• Support engagement work planning proposals budgeting and client communications for senior-level review.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Architecture Construction Management or a related field from an accredited institution

• Some experience in constructionengineeringor architecture with an interest in consulting.

• Candidate working towardsprofessional certifications (PE RA CCM or equivalent) isa plus.