Associate Principal - Dispute Resolution

Description

• Manage multiple simultaneous projects.
• Construction cost estimate review and validation
• Manage team members and delegate tasks.
• Analyze, develop and prepare claims by evaluating project planning, costs, schedules, construction-related claims and quantification of damages in the areas of standard of care, schedule delay and acceleration, productivity loss, late and/or excessive changes, deficient drawings and specifications, and due diligence.
• Coordinate with clients to set up meetings & interviews.
• Support business development with preparation of proposed scope of work, budgeted hours, resource allocation and work plan as needed.
• Responsible for revenue generation.
• Develop graphics and demonstrative aids.
• Generation and evaluation of construction cost estimates.
• Provide pre-construction support to owners.
• Review and analyze construction contracts.
• Prepare conceptual level cost estimates.
• Perform quantity take offs for preparation of detailed cost estimates.
• Perform QA/QC on cost estimates prepared by others.
• Prepare and review/analyze change orders.
• Perform industry and legal research.
• Provide expert verbal testimony regarding matters related to cost, schedule, construction management and construction defects.
• Prepare reports and presentations for expert witness use during mediation, arbitration & litigation.
• Provide project progress updates to management.
• Provide program / construction management services.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction or related discipline.
• Have consulting experience.
• Be self-starting and able to work extended periods with limited supervision.
• Have 10 to 15 years of engineering, construction or related experience.
• Hold a master’s degree in engineering, construction or related discipline.
• Have at least five years’ experience performing program / construction management services.
• Ability to interact and communicate with a variety of individuals at multiple levels within the organization with minimal supervision required.
• Hold or be interested in acquiring professional certifications within areas of expertise (PE, CCE, PMP a plus but not required).
• Excel at developing and maintaining client relationships.
• Excellent organization skills, strong analytical, oral and written communication skills.
• Be comfortable developing and presenting material at industry speaking engagements.
• Cost related construction defect analysis.
• Have experience with large scale (greater than $50 million) construction projects.
• Have at least five years’ experience performing cost estimating services.
• Able to work in a diverse and fast paced environment.
• Ability to work on and prioritize multiple projects while meeting required goals and deadlines.
• Have at least five years’ experience performing claims/ litigation support services.
• QA/QC (consistency, formatting, fact checking for reports).
• Have testified as an expert witness.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with a generous match up to 6%
• Employee assistance program
• Company social events / outings (including company retreat, happy hours, concerts, bowling, and many other fun excursions).
• Financial protection through life, disability, and travel insurance
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Professional development budget
• Community service opportunities
• Health coverage for employee and family through medical, dental, and vision plans
• Tax advantages through FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care FSA expenses with pre-tax dollars

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance