Construction Claims & Delays - Assoc. Director

About the role

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work? J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• The role requires showing initiative, performing advanced data research, managing client relations, and delivering to tight deadlines; frequent client interaction and preparing/making presentations to communicate results.
• Assisting in promoting the construction advisory services in the industry.

Requirements

• 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 work.
• Understanding of the demands of project‑based work, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A sense of personal responsibility for the quality of work.
• Ability to work prolonged periods at a desk and using a computer; must be able to travel for various assignments.

Qualifications

• A post‑graduate qualification in construction law (or similar) is desirable but not essential.
• Chartered professional status, or equivalent (repeated as preferred).
• Fluent in English; command of a second language is desirable.

Skills

• Advanced data research and forensic delay analysis.
• Client relationship management and presentation skills.
• Technical proficiency with Primavera 6 and Microsoft Project.
• Strong written report‑writing ability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment – remote work when needed.
• Flexible Time Off policy.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401k Match.
• Commuter Benefit.

Pay

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