Consultant - Construction Advisory (Open to New Grads)

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 enables clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations. Our Construction Advisory team is seeking an entry-level Consultant to support our growing dispute resolution and claims practice. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on complex construction matters, contributing to analysis, reporting, and client deliverables while building a strong foundation in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Support the Construction Advisory team’s dispute resolution and claims practice.
• Work alongside experienced professionals on complex construction matters, contributing to analysis, reporting, and client deliverables.
• Assist the quantum expert(s) and/or lead analyst.
• Perform damages quantification, including loss of productivity analysis, prolongation costs analysis, additional work assessment, and contract assessments.
• Contribute to expert report preparation.
• Show initiative, perform advanced data research, manage client relations, and deliver on tight deadlines.
• Engage in frequent client interaction.
• Prepare and make presentations to communicate results.
• Demonstrate experience in writing reports to a high level.
• Apply strong industry experience in large construction and engineering projects.
• Work collaboratively with the team and deliver assignments to the client’s satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 0‑1 years of experience in accounting or project management within the construction and engineering industry.
• Recognized undergraduate degree in accounting, construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, or a similar field from a leading university.
• Internship experience with engineering or construction firms, or with a construction claim/dispute firm.
• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Professionalism and client‑facing ability, capable of building trust.
• Strong technical foundation in project planning and control.
• Relationship building and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in construction programming software (Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project).
• 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.
• Full‑time position based in the Miami (Brickell) office.
• Preferred: bilingual in Spanish.
• Able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Willingness to travel for various assignments.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment allowing remote work when needed.
• Flexible Time Off policy.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Commuter benefit.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $65k – $72k.