Construction Claims & Delays - Assoc. Director

Responsibilities

• Candidates will primarily be the lead assistant to the Delay Expert(s).
• This individual will provide forensic delay analysis and contribute to the preparation of the expert report.
• An individual is required who can show initiative, perform advanced data research, manage client relations and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Assisting in promoting the construction advisory services in the industry.

Requirements

• Excellent oral and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• A strong technical underpinning in project planning.
• A sense of personal responsibility for the quality of their work.

Preferred

• A post graduate qualification in construction law (or similar) is desirable but not essential.
• Chartered professional status, or equivalent.
• Fluent in English.
• Command of a second language is desirable.
• Physical & Mental Qualifications Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to travel for various assignments.

Required Qualifications

Associate Director candidates must have more than 10+ years of experience in forensic delay analysis in the construction and engineering industry. A recognized undergraduate degree in construction management, engineering quantity surveying, or similar from a leading university. Proficient in programming software (i.e., Primavera 6 and Microsoft Project). Chartered professional status, or equivalent. Minimum 5 years on-site construction experience with engineering or construction firms, or a construction claim/dispute firm.

Professionalism and client facing ability, able to build trust.

Relationship building and strong interpersonal skills. A Flexible approach to their work. An understanding of the demands of project-based work, able to work under pressure and an ability to meet deadlines.

Prefered Qualifications

Some of the Benefits We Have Include J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs. Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed Flexible Time Off policy Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401k Match Commuter Benefit A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $140,000 - $175,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

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