Construction Claims & Disputes - Associate 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.

Responsibilities

• Involved in construction dispute resolution, claims preparation and analysis, delay/disruption analysis, and providing programming support on live projects.
• Serve as lead assistant to the Delay Expert(s), providing forensic delay analysis and contributing to the preparation of expert reports.
• Show initiative, perform advanced data research, manage client relations, and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Frequent client interaction; prepare and make presentations to communicate results.
• Provide consultancy services on substantial and/or complex disputes in delay-related matters (preferred).
• Demonstrate experience in writing reports to a high level and have strong industry experience in large construction and engineering projects.
• Maintain a good academic record and demonstrate distinction within the chosen field.
• Work collaboratively with the team and deliver commissions to client’s satisfaction.
• Assist 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.
• Recognized undergraduate degree in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, or similar from a leading university.
• Proficient in programming software (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 communication skills.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Professionalism and client-facing ability, able to build trust.
• Strong technical underpinning in project planning.
• Relationship building and strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Understanding of the demands of project-based work, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Sense of personal responsibility for the quality of work.
• Must reside in the Denver, Colorado area.
• Able to travel for various assignments.
• Able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in construction law (or similar) desirable but not essential.