Director - Engineering & Construction Advisory

Duties

• Manages multiple small to medium client engagements simultaneously, along with segments of larger projects to support testifying experts.
• Manages client relationships, which includes communicating work progress and status, managing client meetings, and meeting client goals and deadlines.
• Manages staff in the analysis, development, and preparation of claims and expert opinions including providing direction in the evaluation of project planning, costs, schedules, construction-related claims, and quantification of damages.
• Provides quality assurance in generating reports and presentations for expert witness use during mediation, arbitration, and litigation and developing graphics and demonstrative aids.
• Participates and or presents findings in mediation hearings.
• Exhibits potential for testimony as expert witness in deposition, arbitration, or litigation on small to medium matters and/or co-testifies with a principal consultant.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, architecture, accounting, business, or other related experience is required. Master’s degree preferred.
• 10 + years of professional work in consulting, construction, project management, engineering, accounting, scheduling, and/or business demonstrating a progression in responsibility.
• Strong preference for EPC industry experience in the heavy industries such as refining, petro/chemical, power, pipelines, manufacturing, etc...
• Preference for 5+ years of work experience in the preparation and evaluation of construction claims on complex construction projects either at Interface, an EPC or contracting company, and/or another reputable construction consulting firm specializing in claims and disputes.
• Expert testimony experience as a fact witness or during depositions, trials, and/or arbitrations is a plus.

Skills

• English fluency required and proficiency or fluency in other languages is a plus.
• Proficient experience with MS Office software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Proficient experience with Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop; working knowledge of InDesign and Illustrator is a plus.
• Proficient experience with industry software such as Oracle Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Access, and databases such as Ringtail, Relativity, and DISCO.
• Willingness and ability to attend meetings, develop business, provide presentations; highly skilled at written and verbal communications.
• Self-motivated with effective time management skills and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Proven self-starter with a record of continuing education or professional development.
• Exhibits leadership skills through effective management of consultants and multiple assignments.
• Ability to work effectively in a professional team environment on multiple assignments.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, writing, oral and written communications, problem solving, and presentation skills.
• Possesses experience with large-scale (greater than $50 million) construction projects.
• Is a member of, or not a member but routinely participates in, professional/industry communities such as SCLNA, ABA, HBA, ABC, DBIA, SMPS, AGC, etc.
• Professional licensure (PE, Architect) and/or certification (e.g., AACE – Certified Cost Professional, Planning and Scheduling Professional, Certified Forensic Claims Consultant; PMI – Project Management Professional; American Institute of Constructors – Certified Professional Constructor; and CMAA – Certified Construction Manager) is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Access to our 401(k) retirement plan
• Other benefits including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Voluntary group medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life and disability coverage