[Hiring] Construction Advisory @J.S. Held LLC

Role Description

J.S. Held is hiring at a variety of levels to join our Construction Advisory practice. The candidate will primarily be involved in:

• Construction dispute resolution
• Claims preparation and analysis
• Forensic accounting
• Cost analysis
• Providing project controls and contract administration support on live projects

This individual will perform damages quantification, including:

• Loss of productivity analysis
• Prolongation costs analysis
• Additional work assessment
• Contract assessments

They will contribute to the expert report preparation and are required to show initiative, perform advanced data research, manage client relations, and deliver on tight deadlines. This role will involve:

• Frequent client interaction
• Preparing and making presentations to communicate results

The individual should have experience in the management and/or control of construction projects, preferably in the infrastructure and energy sectors. Ideally, they will also have:

• Previous experience in providing consultancy services on substantial and/or complex disputes
• Experience in writing reports to a high level
• Strong industry experience in large construction and engineering projects

They will be expected to work collaboratively with the team and deliver assignments to the client’s satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the construction and engineering industry, focusing on construction claims, cost control, and change order management
• A recognized undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, accounting, or similar from a leading university
• Professional license and/or professional certifications (e.g., professional engineer or engineer in training, cost professional, project management professional or equivalent)
• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead and work in multidisciplinary teams
• Professionalism and client-facing ability, able to build trust
• A strong technical foundation in project planning and control
• Relationship building and strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc., as well as construction programming software (i.e., Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project)
• A flexible approach to their work
• An understanding of the demands of project-based work, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• A sense of personal responsibility for the quality of their work

Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to travel for various assignments

Benefits

• Flexible work environment allowing remote work when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit
• A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $100k - $260k, based on various factors