Associate Director - Construction Advisory

Company Description

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

Job Description

J.S. Held is actively seeking an Associate Director to join the Construction Advisory & Disputes Team that would be based in Texas. We are seeking applicants that have a specialization in construction claims and dispute resolution. 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.

The work performed by the Associate Director may include the review and analysis of construction schedules, job cost reports, labor records, production quantities, earned values, project reports, change orders, contracts, correspondence, and other project records. The Associate Director typically receives direction from and reports to engagement leaders within J.S. Held’s Construction Advisory Practice. The Associate Director may also create and maintain project schedules and assist clients in the navigation of project risks and claims.

Job Responsibilities

• Schedule delay analysis
• Loss of labor productivity analysis
• Change in scope evaluations
• Review and analysis of change orders
• Analysis of labor, equipment, and material costs
• Calculation of escalated material and/or labor costs
• Extended General Conditions and Requirements analysis
• Analysis of unabsorbed home office overhead
• Review and organization of project documents
• Development of work product, draft memos, presentations, and reports
• Travel as needed to project sites and client offices

Performance Expectations

• Lead and develop teams of Consultants and Senior Consultants
• Review work product of Consultants and Senior Consultants to ensure quality
• Develop work product and present findings to engagement lead
• Generate work product for internal and client reviews
• Develop and deliver findings to clients
• Represent J.S. Held at client meetings as necessary
• Pursue professional development initiatives and industry certifications
• Attend industry events and build a network of potential clients

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in the fields of Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Economics, Business, or Accounting
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in construction, some experience in claims and dispute resolution
• Experience with the following technologies
  • Microsoft Office – Intermediate to Advanced Capabilities
  • Bluebeam or Adobe PDF management software
  • Oracle Primavera P6
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft Power BI Desktop and Cloud

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree and professional licenses
• Industry certifications (PSP, PMP, CCP, CCA)

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position during work shift

Additional Information

Our mission is to serve as trusted, expert advisors to organizations around the world facing high-stakes situations that demand urgent attention, exceptional knowledge, staunch integrity and objective, clear- cut analysis and advice.

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Generous PTO Policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefits

Other Duties

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