Quantum, Construction Advisory

J.S. Held is hiring into its construction advisory practice in Los Angeles at a range of levels, and the work described is dispute facing rather than delivery. The posting puts construction dispute resolution, claims preparation and analysis, forensic accounting and cost analysis at the centre of the role, with project controls and contract administration support on live projects alongside it.

Damages quantification is spelled out: loss of productivity analysis, prolongation cost analysis, assessment of additional work and contract assessment, all feeding into expert report preparation. The holder is expected to carry out advanced data research, manage client relationships, work to tight deadlines and present findings, so the writing has to stand up in a report.

Eight or more years in construction and engineering are asked for, with a focus on construction claims, cost control and change order management, a degree in engineering, construction management or accounting, and a professional licence or certification such as professional engineer, cost professional or project management professional. Experience of infrastructure and energy projects is preferred, as is earlier consultancy work on substantial or complex disputes.

Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project are named. The posting publishes a salary range of 100,000 to 260,000 US dollars and states that travel is required. Advertised on the firm's own board on 18 August 2026 and read on 19 August 2026.