Construction Consultant

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Description As a Construction Claim Consultant, you will perform detailed analysis of construction claims seeking damages resulting from changes, disruption, preparation, and delays to a project. You will perform schedule analysis, change order review, cost estimating, damages analysis, and report writing. You will develop claims and expert reports under the direction of the Managing Consultants, with the goal of the new consultant signing reports, providing pre-trial advice to clients and attorneys, and providing deposition and trial testimony during litigation.

Essential Functions Works directly with attorneys and clients to foster relationships, understand and perform schedule and cost analysis, and issue resolution;

Contract interpretation on scope, notice, schedule, delay, change order, and claim development requirements;

Writing professional reports to be reviewed by the Managing Consultant;

Other Duties This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Technical Requirements Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in engineering, construction management, or equivalent. EIT or PE preferred but not required;5+ years’ construction industry experience, including field work Outstanding oral and written communication skills and able to interact effectively with technical and non-technical people

Proficiency in scheduling and use of scheduling software such as, Primavera P6, Asta, or Microsoft Project manager

General knowledge or ability to perform:

Time Impact analysis, contemporaneous periodic analysis, and as-planned vs. as-built analysis

Weather delay analysis

Manpower and resource analysis

Acceleration analysis

Graphic development knowledge

Desire to learn forensic delay analysis

General knowledge or proficiency in Cost Analysis, such as:

Ability to analyze cost and labor reports

Labor productivity analysis

Extended general conditions cost analysis

Acceleration and overtime cost analysis

Estimate compared to actual cost analysis

Change order cost and manhour analysis

Work scope analysis

Desire to learn forensic cost analysis

Construction estimate development and use of estimating software

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, self-motivated, and a team player

Able to work with finite deadlines and prioritize competing deadlines

The ability to work independently, and as a contributor in a group environment

Trustworthy, honest, respectful, and flexible

Strong work ethic, as well as cultural awareness and sensitivity

Physical Requirements This position is physical in nature and the below are considered essential job functions:
Lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, walking on roofs, entering and working in confined spaces, working outdoors in hot or cold weather, using necessary safety equipment, performing other duties that may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, or squatting for prolonged periods of time Ability to travel without restriction

Work Environment The functions of this role are conducted in both an office environment as well as in the field. May also be required to travel for business purposes.

Benefits We strive to offer an environment that provides our employees with the right balance between work and family. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

Fun, energetic, casual office

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401K with company discretionary contributions

Paid holidays, paid time off, and floating holiday time Hours of Work Fulltime:
Defined as 5 days a week for at least 40 hours per week. At times, the incumbent may be required to work over 40 hours per week in order to…