Director – Construction Claims Consulting (Power, Energy & Nuclear)

HKA is a global leader in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, and expert witness services. We tackle complex challenges with our 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 spanning across a wide range of industries and sectors.

As part of the HKA team you can expect:

• A strong collaborative culture with a mutual pursuit of your success alongside the success of our teams.
• The opportunity to solve problems creatively, contribute to our innovative direction, and be valued as an individual
• The ability to leverage HKA’s strong network and presence in various industries and reputation for exceptional expert witnesses to accelerate career development and connections.

The Opportunity

HKA is seeking a Director-level Consultant with deep forensic scheduling expertise and a proven track record in Power, Energy, and/or Nuclear projects. This role combines technical excellence with client leadership and commercial acumen. You will build and sustain senior client relationships, deliver rigorous schedule delay analyses (Primavera P6), and elevate HKA’s market profile through visible thought leadership.

This is a HYBRID ROLE open to anyone within commuting distance of an HKA office in USA: Locations | Global Offices & Countries | HKA

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic schedule analyses (baseline, updates, as-built) and delay/impact assessments in Primavera P6, specifically for power generation, transmission/distribution, and nuclear projects.
• Direct organization of project records, document chronologies, and labor/cost analyses for complex energy-sector projects.
• Oversee Expert Reporting; act as or prepare for expert testimony, including report drafting and court documentation.
• Ensure methodological rigor, consistency, and clear client communication across deliverables.
• Manage delivery of multiple complex projects, including scope, resources, budgets, and efficiency.
• Identify, escalate, and mitigate project risks; recommend practical solutions while following firm processes.
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships within energy utilities, EPC contractors, and nuclear operators.
• Mentor and develop teams, foster a feedback culture, and represent HKA through thought leadership and industry engagement.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a STEM field (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Nuclear preferred).
• 1+ years experience with drafting and management of Expert Reports, with strong preference for experience as an Expert Witness.
• 8+ years in Construction and Consulting, with demonstrable experience on Power, Energy, or Nuclear projects (e.g., utilities, EPC firms, Department of Energy projects).
• Experience providing litigation support as part of claims delivery projects.
• Strong understanding of construction documentation (contracts, RFIs, submittals, schedules) and quality control processes.
• Expert in forensic scheduling using Primavera P6, including delay and impact analysis.
• Ability to manage and draft Expert Reports to support Expert Witness testimony.
• Skilled in advanced Excel for large-data analysis and producing client-ready visuals and reports.
• Experienced in building senior client relationships and crafting well-scoped proposals.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring, delegation, and performance management.

What we offer:

At HKA we recognize that our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path.

Our Global Recruitment team is committed to providing an authentic candidate experience for all those who take the time to apply to HKA. We are committed to providing an efficient and insightful recruitment process giving candidates a true reflection of life at HKA. 

Fairness and Equality at HKA:

HKA works hard to provide a welcoming environment for all of our employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our fairness and equality strategy. Please visit our careers page for further information or fee