Managing Director, Construction Disputes & Advisory Forensic Architect or Engineer (Remote)

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

Job Description

Our expert team, consisting of Architects, Engineers, and Contractors, perform various technical analyses, typically related to disputes, and present our findings in visual presentations and expert reports for mediation, dispute resolution boards, arbitration panels, and in court for judges and juries.

Our professionals assist in contemporaneous and after-the-fact evaluations of Design and Construction Deficiencies and Defects, Water Infiltration and Intrusion, Standard of Care (of Architect, Engineer, and Contractor), project close-out, change order entitlement, punch list and inspection content, evaluation of defective work and remedial repair protocols, among others.  The schedule and cost implications of these evaluations are also performed in tandem with Ankura’s cost and schedule expertise, when required.

Expert Dispute Services:

Our construction dispute resolution professionals provide expert advice and independent professional opinions. We develop practical solutions as well as robust liability and entitlement analysis, delay and cost/quantum analysis. We present conclusions in a clear, concise, and objective manner - and provide testimony in a wide variety of venues, including specialized regulatory boards.

Advisory Services:

Our clients seek identification of risks and practical, experienced, and actionable mitigation tactics associated with their capital projects. We provide sophisticated advice on some of the world’s most complex and largest capital projects, analyzing prospective and in-process development as well as assurance reviews for conformance with the time, cost, and quality objectives for project stakeholders.

About Our Opportunity:

Ankura’s Professional Liability & Defective Construction business group is seeking a Managing Director in the United States.  Managing Directors typically possess 12-15 years of related work experience, which can include work outside of what is typically considered to be disputes or advisory services.

Responsibilities:

High-Performing Teams & People: Leverage the collective through strong teaming and collaboration; continuously develop self and others

Enduring Success: Lead by example and embody Ankura’s core values; act in the best long-term interests of Ankura; enhance Ankura’s brand; and give back in our communities

Smart Growth: Develop client relationships, grow our capabilities, and leverage the firm’s collective expertise to win in the marketplace and serve our clients ever-changing needs

Quality Client Execution and Profitability:  Consistently deliver high-quality and profitable work that achieves optimal client and project outcomes

High Impact Innovation: Build and sustain leading practices and operations by anticipating future and constantly innovating to stay ahead of our clients and our competitors

Candidates will provide expert services, including testimony, in matters involving Design and Construction Defects, Water Infiltration and Intrusion, Standard of Care, project schedule delays, cost overruns, productivity, contracts, change orders and other issues related to design and construction.  Selected responsibilities include:

• Developing and leading the execution of effective expert work product, and testifying when appropriate

• Leading overall engagement work including planning, budgeting, and execution

• Leading and coordinating overall client interactions and communications

• Analyzing pertinent design and construction documentation

• Leading the research, review, and analysis of project records

• Lead data gathering and organization activities

• Work to expand existing engagement scopes, where warranted, and develop new business using existing and expanded contacts

• Supervising appropriate personnel including analysts, associates, client personnel, clerical support, and others as appropriate

• Using Ankura’s proprietary tools in the development of claim methodology and work product

• Coordinating administrative functions including time tracking and bill preparation

• Supporting the recruiting efforts through participation in campus events and office interviews

• Working independently and in teams to maintain projected chargeability

Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated ag