Construction Consulting Associate; Surety in Denver, Colorado

Surety Associate

The Surety Associate will assist their assigned Managing Consultant with evaluating construction claims, assessing project risks, and supporting surety providers in navigating complex challenges. The Associate is responsible for supporting the success of the entire Surety group. In any coordination or management activities, the Associate will perform assigned tasks in a manner that models the Company's core values and inspires and encourages goal achievement through empowerment, learning, and creativity among the team.

Core Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and contracts
• Perform construction project financial audits and evaluate contract claims
• Investigate and analyze performance and payment bond claims, contractor defaults, and construction deficiencies
• Prepare technical reports on both documentation and construction observations, and conduct project schedule analysis
• Assist in management of construction projects, including on-site supervision and compliance monitoring
• Manage project documentation and submit timely reports, including time sheets and expenses
• Travel as required for project monitoring and management (up to 60% of billable time).
• Travel includes both local and national travel, with minimal notice
• Provide oversight of subcontractors and suppliers
• Work with Scheduler to prepare construction schedule, and communicate and enforce schedule with subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders
• Allocate resources as required to ensure compliance with project schedule
• Work closely with others on the field team, including the Project Manager and Project Engineers, to assure successful completion of all projects.
• Coordinate all required material and equipment deliveries and inspections
• Review and interpretation of construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Technical evaluation of construction deficiencies
• Travel while on active projects may require full-time presence on site throughout completion of project
• Meet or exceed defined individual average utilization goals as set forth by company leadership
• Effectively coordinate with other team members as requested or assigned, able to proactively monitor own progress on assigned tasks or projects, and ensure work product produced by self or in collaboration with other assigned team members is consistently high quality
• Support assigned Supervisor in monitoring of all relevant data such as individual utilization performance vs target, client deadlines, accurate and timely timesheet data, etc.
• Coordinate and support other team members as assigned, with emphasis on positivity and in support of a culture that is empowered to execute
• Conduct self in support of driving towards defined objectives and key results (OKRs)
• Collaborate with other team members in a manner that assists with rapid identification and escalation to Supervisor of any client, team member or operational challenges

Operations:

• Be aware of and work in a manner that supports the organization's vision and defined business objectives
• Conduct self and collaborate with others in working toward achievement of defined profit objectives of assigned projects
• Cooperate in construction of strong cross-functional teams (cooperate with any suggested project assignments outside of original assigned practice area) to achieve success in shared goals, understanding that multiple perspectives and talents build stronger teams and results
• Complete daily tasks consistent

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or 5 years of related work experience and no degree
• Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field is preferred
• Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in standard software packages and project management tools
• Ability to manage complex tasks and perform under high-pressure conditions
• Proven track record of independent work product production, project management, communication, and coordination with other team members
• Professional certifications (PE, RA, CDT, CCCA, or CCM) will receive special consideration

Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience in providing reliable work product review as assigned
• Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with co-workers and Supervisors, and clients, subcontractors, and vendors as assigned
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated self-awareness and flexibility in working with a variety of personalities and work styles (colleagues, clients, Assigned Supervisors)
• Able to handle multiple priorities and perform consistently and positively under high stress conditions

At VERTEX, we invest in top talent with a highly competitive total compensation package designed to reward performance and support long-term success. Total compensation includes a base salary and a performance-based discretionary bonus…