Senior Director, Construction Disputes & Advisory (PLDC): Architect

Role Overview

Lead and serve as the primary testifying expert on high-profile construction disputes, claims, and litigation matters, focusing on design and construction defect analysis and Standard of Care for General Contractors and other parties.

Value Proposition

This role offers the opportunity to establish your legacy as a definitive testifying expert, lead high-performing teams, and directly impact multi-million-dollar dispute resolutions by providing objective, credible, and defensible conclusions in court, arbitration panels, and dispute resolution boards.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed, after-the-fact evaluations of Design and Construction Deficiencies and Defects, Water Infiltration/Intrusion, and Standard of Care for general contractors and design professionals.
• Serve as the Testifying Expert in depositions, mediations, and trial, presenting complex technical and causation findings in a clear, concise, and objective manner.
• Direct and perform forensic analysis of pertinent design and construction documentation to determine contractual liability and cause-and-effect relationships between project events and alleged defects.
• Oversee data-gathering activities, including document review and supervising the quality control of technical work product.
• Supervise and mentor project personnel, including analysts and less experienced associates.
• Lead engagement work planning, proposals, budgeting, and client communications for senior-level review.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited institution. Advanced degree preferred.
• Architectural license required. Additionally, NCARB certification preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in construction/engineering, with at least 5 years of dedicated disputes/forensic consulting experience focused on construction defects, liability, and claims.
• Proven history as an Active Testifying Expert (deponent and trial/arbitration witness) on construction defect and standard of care matters (at least 2-3 matters).
• Technical proficiency in design, building codes, and construction methods.
• Experience with forensic analysis techniques related to construction deficiencies and remedial repair protocols.
• Exceptional analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse, non-technical audiences (judges/juries).
• Experience managing client relationships and leading project teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited institution. Advanced degree preferred. Architectural license required. NCARB certification preferred. Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in construction/engineering, with at least 5 years of dedicated disputes/forensic consulting experience focused on construction defects, liability, and claims. Proven history as an Active Testifying Expert (deponent and trial/arbitration witness) on construction defect and standard of care matters (at least 2-3 matters). Technical proficiency in design, building codes, and construction methods. Experience with forensic analysis techniques related to construction deficiencies and remedial repair protocols. Exceptional analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse, non-technical audiences (judges/juries). Experience managing client relationships and leading project teams.

Skills

Technical proficiency in design, building codes, and construction methods. Experience with forensic analysis techniques related to construction deficiencies and remedial repair protocols. Exceptional analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse, non-technical audiences (judges/juries).

Benefits

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Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range is between $110,000 to $240,000; this range is not a promise of a particular wage. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each role.

Schedule

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