Construction Claims Manager​/Consultant

Responsibilities

• Seat full‑time at the client’s office supporting local transit initiatives.
• Manage the local rail program’s construction claims program under the supervision of the Director of Construction Claims, Utility and Third Party.
• Oversee claims avoidance, identification of potential claims, intake, evaluation strategy, documentation monitoring, mitigations, resolution, and litigation.
• Advise the client’s project management team regarding claims prevention, defense, and resolution.
• Draft correspondence and other documents to support the client’s claims position with respect to claims asserted either by the contractor or client.
• Manage construction management contracts for escalated issues, including cost and schedule analysis, in‑depth review of cost items, and preparation for mediation or court proceedings.
• Interface with experts to assist with complex technical issues, including schedule program delays, economic damages, and time impact.
• Oversee and manage claims submitted to alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
• Assist the Contracting Officer with requests for a final written determination and other claims support.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Efficient use of the internet and other electronic and hard copy media for research.
• Strong Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Project and Visio skills.
• Expert Microsoft Access and Excel skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile and present summary‑level information.
• Ability to obtain, cleanse, merge and analyze data from multiple sources.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong relationship, organizational and follow‑up skills.
• Self‑starter with a proven track record of accomplishments.
• Commitment to being an active participant in an employee‑owned culture.

Compensation: $112,529 – $184,868 (Honolulu, HI) – depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Location:

United States – Hawaii – Honolulu

Industry: Transit

Schedule:

Full‑time

Employee Status:
Regular

Job Posting:
Mar 31, 2026