Principal – Construction Advisory

About the role

We are seeking a Principal – Construction Advisory for our Construction Consulting Practice in Oakland, CA. This role involves working as part of a dynamic and diverse team, advising and assisting clients on large and complex construction projects and issues. Responsibilities include growing our construction consulting business, attracting projects, and delivering high-quality services.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a dynamic and diverse team advising and assisting clients on large and complex construction projects and issues.
• Lead and further expand our construction consulting services.
• Develop and manage new client relationships.
• Generate significant revenue to help build a profitable team of consultants.
• Serve as main liaison between clients and Exponent.
• Oversee performance of Exponent’s team and quality of our services and deliverables.
• Advising and assisting clients in areas of construction advisory, including but not limited to portfolio, program, and project management; project controls and scheduling; process improvements; risk and performance management; data analytics and information management; change management; and dispute avoidance.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor staff in the areas of construction advisory consulting.
• Promote Exponent's expertise in construction advisory by meeting with potential clients, presenting at conferences, writing thought leadership articles and white papers, and conducting seminars.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.
• Advanced degree(s) and registration are desirable.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in construction management and project advisory.
• Significant experience in construction advisory, including but not limited to portfolio, program, and project management, project controls and scheduling, risk management and performance monitoring, process improvements, data analytics and information management, change management, dispute avoidance, and other areas of construction consulting services.
• Proven business development and client management track record, and the ability to attract projects to support full-time staff.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in construction advisory and related fields.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.