Expert Services Project Manager

About HKA

HKA is a global leader in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, and expert witness services. We tackle complex challenges through multi‑disciplinary expertise.

As trusted consultants and advisors, we deliver solutions in uncertain and disputed situations, ensuring the best outcomes for clients worldwide. Our experts have testified globally on major cases across a wide range of industries and sectors.

As part of the HKA team, you can expect:

• A strong, collaborative culture with a shared commitment to your success and the success of our teams

• Opportunities to solve problems creatively, contribute to innovation, and be valued as an individual

• The ability to leverage HKA’s global network, industry presence, and reputation for exceptional expert witnesses to accelerate career growth and connections

The Opportunity

HKA is seeking a highly organized and detail‑oriented professional to join our Forensic Technical Services (Forensic Engineering) team. In this role, you will provide critical support to Forensic Engineers and expert witnesses engaged in complex litigation and dispute resolution matters.

You will manage project delivery, support legal and technical writing, and serve as a key liaison between clients, experts, and internal teams. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer with strong writing skills and a consulting mindset to work at the intersection of engineering, law, and business.

Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Delivery

• Manage single‑ and multi‑expert engagements from initiation through close‑out, ensuring deliverables meet client expectations and court deadlines

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, including milestones, dependencies, and resource allocation

• Track budgets, monitor financial performance, and assist with invoicing and cost control

• Coordinate logistics for site inspections, evidence collection, and risk assessments

• Prepare and distribute progress reports, status updates, and meeting summaries

• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and client‑specific requirements

Legal & Technical Writing Support

• Draft, edit, and review expert reports, declarations, rebuttal statements, and supporting exhibits

• Apply consistent formatting, style guides, and legal standards to ensure clarity and accuracy

• Collaborate with experts to translate complex technical findings into clear, persuasive narratives

• Coordinate peer reviews and maintain version control for all deliverables

• Develop and maintain report templates and standardized document frameworks

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients on assigned matters

• Support proposal development, including scopes of work, timelines, and fee estimates

• Assist with negotiation of terms of appointment and client onboarding

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive engagement

• Represent HKA at client meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities

External Consultant Coordination

• Assist with sourcing, vetting, and onboarding Independent Consulting Experts (ICEs)

• Manage project‑specific agreements, timesheets, and contractual compliance

• Maintain ongoing communication with ICEs regarding deliverables and timelines

• Organize training sessions, workshops, and knowledge‑sharing initiatives

• Support continuous improvement of consultant engagement processes

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve reporting and delivery processes

• Contribute to internal knowledge management and documentation of best practices

• Support discipline leads with pipeline visibility, resource planning, and risk mitigation

• Escalate issues promptly and collaborate on solutions

Skills and Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

• 10+ years of combined experience in engineering and project management roles

• Strong technical and legal writing skills with proven ability to edit complex reports.

• Proven experience determining and implementing the right project management structure or methodology.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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