Senior Director, Construction Disputes – Advisory Engineer
Ankura
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
About the role
- Lead 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.
- Serve as the Testifying Expert in depositions, mediations, and trial, presenting complex technical and causation findings in a clear, concise, and objective manner.
- Direct and perform forensic analysis of pertinent design and construction documentation to determine contractual liability and cause-and-effect relationships between project events and alleged defects.
- Develop remedial repair protocols and evaluate the cost and schedule implications of defective work and defects analysis.
- Oversee data-gathering activities, including document review and supervising the quality control of technical work product.
- Supervise and mentor project personnel, including analysts and less experienced associates.
- Lead engagement work planning, proposals, budgeting, and client communications for senior-level review.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in construction/engineering, with at least 5-8 years of dedicated disputes/forensic consulting experience focused on construction defects, liability, and claims.
- Proven history as an Active Testifying Expert (deponent and trial/arbitration witness) on construction defect and standard of care matters.
- Deep technical proficiency in building codes, construction methods, and materials science, commensurate with a senior General Contractor background.
- Experience with forensic analysis techniques related to construction deficiencies and remedial repair protocols.
- Professional certifications (PE, RA, CCM, or equivalent) are strongly preferred.
- Exceptional analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse, non-technical audiences (judges/juries).
- Experience managing client relationships and leading project teams.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
forensic analysisconstruction documentationremedial repair protocolsbuilding codesconstruction methodsmaterials sciencedisputes consultingliability analysisdefects analysisproject management
Soft skills
analytical skillswritten communicationverbal communicationpresentation skillsclient relationship managementteam leadershipmentoringquality controlengagement planningbudgeting
Certifications
PERACCM