Construction Advisory Associate Director

We are actively seeking an Associate Director to join the Construction Advisory & Disputes Team. We are seeking applicants that have a specialization in construction claims and dispute resolution. 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.

• The Candidate will primarily be involved in construction dispute resolution claims preparation and analysis delay/ disruption analysis and providing programming support on live projects.
• Candidates will primarily be the lead assistant to the Delay Expert(s). This individual will provide forensic delay analysis and contribute to the preparation of the expert report.
• An individual is required who can show initiative perform advanced data research manage client relations and deliver to tight deadlines. This role will involve frequent client interaction and will require the successful candidate to prepare and make presentations to communicate results.
• It is preferred that the individual has previous experience in providing consultancy services on substantial and/or complex disputes in delay-related matters.  They should be able to demonstrate experience in writing reports to a high level and have strong industry experience in large construction and engineering projects.
• We anticipate that the successful candidate will have a good academic record and be able to demonstrate how they have distinguished themselves within their chosen field.  They will be expected to work collaboratively with the team and deliver commissions to the clients satisfaction.
• Assisting in promoting the construction advisory services in the industry.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

• Associate Director candidates must have more than 10 years of experience in forensic delay analysis in the construction and engineering industry.
• A recognized undergraduate degree in construction management engineering quantity surveying or similar from a leading university.
• Proficient in programming software (i.e. Primavera 6 and Microsoft Project).
• Chartered professional status or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years on-site construction experience with engineering or construction firms or a construction claim/dispute firm.
• Excellent oral and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Professionalism and client facing ability able to build trust.
• A strong technical underpinning in project planning.
• Relationship building and strong interpersonal skills.
• A Flexible approach to their work.
• An understanding of the demands of project-based work able to work under pressure and an ability to meet deadlines.
• A sense of personal responsibility for the quality of their work.

Prefered Qualifications

• A post graduate qualification in construction law (or similar) is desirable but not essential.
• Chartered professional status or equivalent.
• Fluent in English. Command of a second language is desirable.

Physical & Mental Qualifications

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to travel for various assignments.

Additional Information :

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our teams needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $125000 - $150000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset experience training location scope of role management responsibility etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. 

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process please email . Include Applicant Accommodation in the subject line along with your request and contact information.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time