Ankura

Ankura

Sr. Associate, Construction Disputes & Advisory (PLDC)

Philadelphia, PA · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
BudgetingCommunicationPublic Speaking

About the role

  • This role offers the opportunity to experience a wide range of commercial construction projects across the country that are involved in multi-million dollar disputes.
  • This position can be located near an Ankura office anywhere in the U.S., with a strong preference for candidates who would be willing to be present in the Philadelphia Office.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in data-gathering activities including document review and preparing technical work product.
  • Assist with detailed, after-the-fact evaluations of Design and Construction Deficiencies and Defects, Water Infiltration/Intrusion, and Standard of Care for general contractors and design professionals.
  • Support the Testifying Expert in their preparation for depositions, mediations, and trial, presenting complex technical and causation findings in a clear, concise, and objective manner.
  • Support forensic analysis of pertinent design and construction documentation to determine contractual liability and cause-and-effect relationships between project events and alleged defects.
  • Support engagement work planning, proposals, budgeting, and client communications for senior-level review.
  • Providing support to a team of experts across various construction disciplines to solve dispute and litigation challenges.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a related field from an accredited institution.
  • 4 years of work experience in architecture or construction with an interest in consulting.

Company info

  • Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

Equal opportunity

  • Posters, if you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, submit an online application, or participate in an interview/assessment, please email accommodations@ankura.com or call toll-free +1.312-583-2122.
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  • Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
  • Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues unrelated to a disability, will not receive a response.

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