Manager, Forensic Disputes & Investigations

Overview

Putting people first, every day. BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust, and we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity:
We are seeking an ambitious professional to join our growing Construction Advisory and Dispute Services practice as an Associate Director. This is a new role offering a unique chance to collaborate with seasoned professionals, enhance your skills, and lead critical and complex projects from inception to completion in project controls, claims and disputes, within a team focused on growth, innovation and excellence.

• Lead and oversee forensic delay analysis, quantum analysis, productivity analysis and insurance loss quantification for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects
• Lead planning and project controls, including progress tracking, cost analysis, and loss quantifications
• Assist in cost estimation and cost planning from design documents
• Provide strategic oversight for analyzing complex project schedules, and the investigation and quantification of damages
• Ensure accurate data extraction by reviewing project contemporaneous records, identifying key evidence, and utilizing advanced tools for comprehensive planning and reporting
• Effective internal and external document control and management
• Prepare concise reports outlining the analyses findings, ensuring clarity and precision in presenting data
• Communicate with clients, legal counsel, and insurance professionals
• Lead engagement proposals and drive business development initiatives
• Coach, mentor, and train junior staff; deliver internal training; assign work strategically; and conduct performance reviews
• Visit project sites as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, quantity surveying or related discipline
• 6-10 years of experience in delay analysis, damage quantification, or project management in engineering and construction industry
• Experience in delay analysis and damage quantification work related to contractual claims, disputes and litigation would be an asset
• Strong understanding of cost estimation and cost planning for construction and infrastructure projects
• Understanding of various construction contracting models
• Proficient in Primavera or other project scheduling software
• Professional certifications such as PSP, CCP, MRICS or PQS would be an asset
• Proficient in MS Office tools such as Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Effective communication, technical writing, and client management skills
• Willingness to travel within Canada and internationally as needed

The expected range of compensation for this role is $88,000 – $134,000 per year.

BDO’s people-first approach has earned us recognition among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. Our core pillars are:
Do work with genuine care, Do what matters with purpose, and Do what’s next. We support learning and development, flexible work arrangements, and a collaborative, inclusive environment where ideas are valued.

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