Senior 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 Senior Manager is responsible for managing project timelines, supervising and mentoring junior staff, and ensuring the technical accuracy, quality, and integrity of all work products.

Responsibilities

• Leading Analysis & Discovery Support: Oversee the "heavy lifting" of technical analyses; organize and review volumes of documents; coordinate with expert team and client regarding discovery support; own or run large parts of projects or entire projects.
• Project & People Management: Serve as primary supervisor for junior consultants; manage daily workflows; conduct quality-control reviews of staff work; mentor team members; manage budgets and project schedules; report findings and progress to management timely.
• Client Engagement: Act as point of contact for clients and legal counsel; lead data and document collection efforts; provide project status updates; participate in meetings to discuss preliminary findings and strategy.
• Expert Reporting & Exhibits: Assist with drafting or draft expert reports, rebuttals, and memos; prepare visual exhibits for use in arbitration or trial.
• Business Development Support: Assist leadership in growth of service line by contributing to preparation of proposals, industry presentations, attending networking events; develop and maintain relationships with attorneys and clients to support sales and growth goals.
• Additional Duties: Participate in company activities, travel as necessary to MBP offices and client locations; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in construction disputes, specifically delay and disruption claims; other duties as assigned; may require extended work schedules for prolonged periods (up to 6-8 weeks), including evening and weekend hours, or work performed during company holidays, depending on client or court-mandated deadlines.

Requirements

• 6 to 12 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.
• Prior experience serving as an expert witness or testifying, or interest in becoming an expert witness, is preferred but not required.
• Experience developing and/or providing review and analysis of construction claims, specifically related to delay, productivity, and cost impacts.
• Experience supporting the drafting of expert reports and deliverables.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant experience that equates to this degree.
• Pot