Construction Delays & Disputes Senior Consultant

J.S. Held is actively seeking a Senior Consultant to be a part of our team in the Construction Advisory Practice who is looking to continue to grow a career in engineering and construction focusing on claims and dispute resolution delay analysis project advisory services construction cost analysis and controls construction planning and scheduling.

This position is for a professional who has knowledge or experience with contract and / or change order management critical path scheduling analysis preparation of change orders or claims cost analysis and quantification of damages review of drawings and specifications and other engineering and construction-related documents. Prior experience on active engineering or construction projects is highly preferred OR experience in claims and dispute resolution delay analysis project advisory services construction cost analysis and controls construction planning and scheduling.

We are looking to offer you the opportunity to be a part of interesting and stimulating projects that will develop your technical and professional capabilities with a well-defined career path. Areas of focus that you would be involved in include the following.

• Review and assess project change orders including scope costs and schedules
• Review and analysis of project schedules including delay analysis
• Loss of productivity and inefficiency analysis
• Calculation of damages including increased material labor costs or additional subcontractor costs
• Analysis of extended general conditions and other time-related costs
• Review and interpretation of drawings and specifications
• Assist in preparation of expert reports and presentations
• Able to lead small teams or professionals on engagements
• Produce work products draft memos presentations and reports
• Travel as needed to project sites and client offices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with disciplines such as Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical etc. or Bachelors degree in Construction Management.
• 4 years experience with engineering or construction firms OR construction claim / dispute firm.
• Microsoft Office - Advanced skills preferred especially in Excel Word and Power point.
• Bluebeam Adobe or other PDF management software.
• Scheduling software - Microsoft Project or Primavera Products.
• Position requires that you come into the designated office on a hybrid schedule.
• Analytical aptitudes and attention to detail.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Estimating experience preferred but not necessary.
• Capability to develop Power BI Dashboards preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Progress in achieving registration certification or professional license is a plus:
  Oracle Primavera P6 Professional Trained, OSHA 10, PSP, PMP, PMI-SP, PE, EIT, LEED, CSL.
• Membership or participation in industry trade organizations.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position during work shift.
• Must be able to travel both in the United States and internationally.

• Maintains Project Focus:
  Sees things through to completion, deals effectively with potential obstacles and exhibits the flexibility to adapt to whatever a situation calls for. Work is completed within designated time frames. Takes proper action when time frames cannot be met to ensure the work of others is not compromised. Uses non-billable time effectively.
• Independently Project Leader:
  Has the capability to work independently in client facing environment. Can grasp overall objectives of a project and make recommendations that align with client and J.S. Helds interests.
• Analytical Thinker:
  Ability to systematically collect, organize and interpret data from multiple sources to support observations and provide decision making guidance to clients.
• Skilled Communicator:
  Effectively communicates at all organizational levels both in writing and orally. Maintains confidentiality of clients and J.S. Held.
• Prioritizes Quality of Work:
  Has strong work ethic taking care to produce accurate work. Has mechanisms in place to check work and ensure the quality of work being produced is accurate and timely.
• Maintains Professionalism:
  Has a positive attitude displays a sense of pride enthusiasm optimism and deep dedication for work with both clients and colleagues. Is a self-manager in proactively and ethically managing client requirements and professional development in a hybrid work environment.
• Fosters Professional Entrepreneurial Spirit:
  Self-motivated to pursue opportunities to grow professionally both in terms of technical proficiency and reinforced personal and corporate branding.
• Facilitates Teamwork:
  Works well within a broad and dynamic set of teams comprised of internal and external professionals. Foster communication through the sharing of ideas and insights. Actively listen and build consensus by ensuring that all opinions are heard and valued.

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

• Our flexible work…