Subject Matter Expert, Construction Contract Disputes

Core Responsibilities

• Create work product, manage projects, coordinate with team members.
• Testify as an expert witness in court or arbitration regarding construction damages and standard of care opinions.
• Write expert reports for contract dispute related matters.
• Analyze construction plans, disclosed documents/emails, payment applications, job cost reports, and construction contracts to understand party responsibilities and formulate responses.
• Quantify and allocate damages owed to a specific party.
• Perform cost estimating and construction accounting forensics (e.g., cost to complete estimating).
• Attend site inspections of projects to document observable conditions.
• Collaborate with team or other stakeholders to formulate and finalize high-quality expert opinions/reports.
• Manage assignments well in advance of deadlines to allow for client review and feedback.
• Understand client needs at the project outset and efficiently complete work.
• Maintain high quality on all assigned projects and self-generated work product.
• Provide feedback to project team leaders to assist with rapid identification and escalation of challenges.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor's degree and 15 years of related experience or a Master's degree and 12 years of related experience, with 7+ years in a leadership role with significant impact.
• Prior experience as a testifying Expert Witness in front of a court or arbitration for construction damages or cost-related cases required.
• Working knowledge and ability to read and interpret construction drawings, perform schedule analyses, understand construction means/methods/duties under the contract, and perform cost estimating for various types of residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
• A high level of proficiency in Excel and report writing.
• Proficiency in construction software (e.g., Xactimate, Bluebeam, RSMeans, On-Screen Takeoff, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience in business development, including client relationship management and proposal preparation.
• Experience in providing reliable work product review as assigned.
• Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with co-workers, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex construction claims.
• Able to handle multiple priorities and perform consistently and positively under high stress conditions.
• Knowledge of computer operations and standard software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, Adobe) required.

Additional Information

Total compensation includes a base salary and a performance-based discretionary bonus program. Our comprehensive benefits package offers multiple healthcare and dental plan options, as well as company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage. We also offer a 401(k) plan with immediate matching and full vesting, tuition reimbursement, and a Lifetime of Learning program to help employees sharpen their skills and accelerate their careers.