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 a Senior Consultant to join the Construction Advisory & Disputes practice. We are seeking individuals that have a specialization in construction claims and dispute resolution. This position is for a professional who has knowledge and fieldwork experience with contract and/or change order management, critical path scheduling analysis, preparation of change orders or claims, cost analysis and quantification of damages, documentary support of claims, review of drawings and specifications, experience in complex spreadsheet development and data analysis and other engineering and construction-related documents.

The work performed by the Senior Consultant 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.

Job Responsibilities

Schedule Delay AnalysisLoss of labor Productivity AnalysisChange in Scope EvaluationsReview and Analysis of Change OrdersAnalysis of Labor, Equipment, and Material CostsCalculation of Escalated Material and/or labor CostsExtended General Conditions and Requirements analysisQuantification of Unabsorbed Home Office OverheadReview and Organization of Project DocumentsDevelopment of work product, draft memos, presentations, and reportsTravel as needed to project sites and client offices

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Minimum of bachelor’s degree in the fields of Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management,Master’s degree and professional licenses Minimum of 15-20 years of experience in construction,Some experience in construction claims and dispute resolution preferredPreferred experience with the following technologies:Microsoft Office – Intermediate to Advanced CapabilitiesBluebeam or Adobe PDF management softwareOracle Primavera P6Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft Power BI Desktop and CloudData analysis software

Additional Information

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.

We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable adjustment in relation to any of the above, please email [email protected] and include “Applicant Adjustment” within the subject line with your request and contact information.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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