Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation

Deputy Director of Construction Claims

Honolulu, HI · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 17 days ago

NegotiationProcurementContract ManagementLeadership

About the role

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) is the public transit authority responsible for planning and constructing Skyline, Honolulu's rail transit system.
It is the first fully automated, driverless urban light metro system in the United States and represents the largest public infrastructure project in the history of Hawaii.
Reporting directly to the Project Director, this position plays a key role in mitigating risks and maintaining compliance to safeguard project timelines and budgets.

To support this transformative project, HART is seeking a Deputy Director for Construction Claims.
This critical role manages construction claims and advises HART's leadership on their nature and status while ensuring timely resolution of disputes, including bid protests arising from procurement processes.
Participate in top-level management meetings to develop strategies and goals.
Develop, review, and update policies and procedures related to construction claims and third-party agreements.
Collaborate with HART departments to identify escalating issues and disputed change orders, providing advice to prevent or support future claims.
Perform cost and schedule analyses for mediation or court proceedings, working with experts on technical issues such as delays and economic damages.
Manage interactions with insurance companies, requiring knowledge of surety policies, and coordinate with legal counsel on claims proceedings including depositions, motions, and document reviews.
Prepare for mediation, dispute resolution boards, and court proceedings by drafting high-level documents and strategies.

Hold a Bachelor's degree and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited college or university.
Possess at least 10 years of experience in litigation, contract administration, or construction claims, including experience with procurement, contract law, and complex state and federal court proceedings.
Have proven ability to supervise staff effectively.
Candidates must be able to reliably commute or relocate to Honolulu by first day of employment.
Minimum Requirements Hold a Bachelor's degree and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited college or university.

Benefits HART is a part of the City and County of Honolulu, and employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package provided by the City.

This listing is sourced directly from Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.