Manager - Construction Delay Claims (Full-Time)
About the Role
This role supports MBP’s Disputes and Investigations service line by providing technical support related to delay and disruption claims (primarily in construction), litigation support, and investigative consulting services to attorneys, government agencies, contractors, and commercial clients. Serving as a key contributor to client engagements, the Manager is responsible for managing project timelines, supervising and mentoring junior staff, and ensuring the technical accuracy, quality, and integrity of all work products.
Qualifications
This role requires 4 to 8 years of experience in the construction field or office management, civil engineering, or claims consulting. Experience in the construction or government contract industry is a plus. Experience developing and/or providing review and analysis of construction claims, specifically related to delay, productivity, and cost impacts. Desired experience supporting the drafting of expert reports and deliverables. B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant experience that equates to this degree. Potential for advanced degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant academic field. Working towards or obtained P.E. license, Certified Construction Manager, Planning and Scheduling Profession, or similar certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Leading Analysis & Discovery Support: Oversee the "heavy lifting" of technical analyses. Requires organization and review of volumes of documents and coordination with expert team and client regarding discovery support efforts. May “own” or run large parts of projects.
- Project & People Management: Serve as the primary supervisor for junior consultants. Manage daily workflows, conduct quality-control reviews of staff work, and mentor team members. Will also be expected to manage budgets and project schedules, and to report findings and progress to management in a timely manner.
- Client Engagement: May act as a point of contact for clients and legal counsel. This includes leading data and document collection efforts, providing project status updates, and participating in meetings to discuss preliminary findings and strategy.
- Expert Reporting & Exhibits: Will assist with drafting expert reports, rebuttals, and memos, as well as preparing visual exhibits for use in arbitration or trial. Focuses on producing accurate and high-quality workpapers, analyses, and client deliverables.
- Business Development Support: Assist leadership in the growth of the service by contributing to the preparation of proposals, industry presentations, and attending networking events.
- Actively participates in company activities, including traveling as necessary to MBP offices and client locations.
- Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of construction disputes, specifically delay and disruption claims.
- Other duties as assigned.
- May require extended work schedules for prolonged periods (up to 6-8