J.S. Held LLC
Associate Director - Delay Expert
Chicago, IL, United States · Director
Sponsorship not specified$140k-$175kDetected 23 days ago
ResearchCommunicationPublic SpeakingConstruction ManagementPrimavera P6
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Lottery odds (Level III)83
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About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- The Candidate will primarily be involved in construction dispute resolution, claims preparation and analysis, delay/ disruption analysis, and providing programming support on live projects.
- Associate Director candidates will primarily be the lead assistant to the Delay Expert(s).
- They will be expected to work collaboratively with the team and deliver commissions to the client's satisfaction.
- Professionalism and client facing ability, able to build trust.
- Relationship building and strong interpersonal skills.
Requirements
- Associate Director candidates must have more than 10+ years of experience in forensic delay analysis in the construction and engineering industry.
- A recognized undergraduate degree in construction management, engineering quantity surveying, or similar from a leading university.
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
- An understanding of the demands of project-based work, able to work under pressure and an ability to meet deadlines.
- Must be able to travel for various assignments.
- An individual is required who can show initiative, perform advanced data research, manage client relations and deliver to tight deadlines.
Compensation
- $140k-$175k
Benefits
- A Flexible approach to their work.
- Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
- Flexible Time Off policy
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Commuter Benefit
Company info
- We are actively seeking a Associate Director to join the Construction Advisory & Disputes Team.
- We are seeking applicants that have a specialization in construction claims and dispute resolution.
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