[Hiring] Consultant @J.S. Held LLC

Role Description

The candidate will primarily be involved in construction dispute resolution, claims preparation and analysis, forensic accounting, cost analysis, and providing project controls and contract administration support on live projects.

• Perform damages quantification, including loss of productivity analysis, prolongation costs analysis, additional work assessment, and contract assessments.
• Contribute to the expert report preparation.
• Show initiative, perform advanced data research, manage client relations, and deliver on tight deadlines.
• Frequent client interaction and preparation of presentations to communicate results.
• Experience in the management and/or control of construction projects, preferably in the infrastructure and energy sectors.
• Previous experience in providing consultancy services on substantial and/or complex disputes.
• Demonstrate experience in writing reports to a high level.
• Strong industry experience in large construction and engineering projects.
• Work collaboratively with the team and deliver assignments to the client’s satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the construction and engineering industry, with a focus 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 employees to work remotely 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 $80-82k.