J.S. Held LLC
Associate Director, Quantum & Forensic Analysis
Chicago, IL, United States · Director
Sponsorship not specified$140k-$175kDetected 23 days ago
Project ManagementAccountingExcelResearchCommunicationPublic SpeakingMicrosoft OfficeFE ExamConstruction ManagementPrimavera P6
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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, forensic accounting, cost analysis, and providing project controls and contract administration support on live projects.
- The Candidate will primarily be the lead assistant to the quantum expert(s).
- This individual will perform damages analysis, including loss of productivity analysis, prolongation costs analysis (i.e. delay costs), scope change assessments, and contract assessments.
- They will be expected to work collaboratively with the team and deliver assignments to the client's satisfaction.
- Professionalism and client-facing ability, able to build trust.
- Relationship building and strong interpersonal skills.
Requirements
- More than 8-10+ years of experience in accounting or project management experience 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.
- An individual is required who can show initiative, perform advanced data research, manage client relations and deliver on tight deadlines.
Nice to have
- Physical & Mental Qualifications
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to travel for various assignments.
- J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility.
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.
- Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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- Please explore what we're all about at www.jsheld.com.
Compensation
- $140k-$175k
Benefits
- A flexible approach to their work.
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