Construction Advisory - Assoc. Director

About the role

We are actively seeking an Associate Director to join the Construction Advisory & Disputes Team. The ideal candidate will specialize in construction claims and dispute resolution, with extensive experience in forensic delay analysis.

Responsibilities

• Primarily involved in construction dispute resolution, claims preparation and analysis, delay/ disruption analysis, and providing programming support on live projects.
• Lead assistant to the Delay Expert(s), providing forensic delay analysis and contributing to the preparation of the expert report.
• Prepare and make presentations to communicate results to clients.
• Perform advanced data research and manage client relations, delivering to tight deadlines.
• Assist in promoting the construction advisory services in the industry.

Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• A postgraduate qualification in construction law (or similar) is desirable but not essential.
• Chartered professional status, or equivalent.
• Fluency 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 team’s 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.

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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