Senior Director, Construction Disputes – Advisory, Architect

Ankura

Lead testifying expert on high-profile construction disputes and claims. Oversee design defect evaluations and forensic analysis for Ankura's expert consulting practice.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, California, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and serve as the primary testifying expert on high-profile construction disputes, claims, and litigation matters, focusing on design and construction defect analysis and Standard of Care for General Contractors and other parties.
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.
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

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited institution.
Advanced degree preferred.
Architectural license required.
NCARB certification preferred.
Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in construction/engineering, with at least 5 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 (at least 2-3 matters).
Technical proficiency in design, building codes, and construction methods.
Experience with forensic analysis techniques related to construction deficiencies and remedial repair protocols.
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

Comp & perks

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Lead and serve as the primary testifying expert on high-profile construction disputes, claims, and litigation matters, focusing on design and construction defect analysis and Standard of Care for General Contractors and other parties.
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.
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 architecture from an accredited institution.
Advanced degree preferred.
Architectural license required.
NCARB certification preferred.
Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in construction/engineering, with at least 5 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 (at least 2-3 matters).
Technical proficiency in design, building codes, and construction methods.
Experience with forensic analysis techniques related to construction deficiencies and remedial repair protocols.
Exceptional analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse, non-technical audiences (judges/juries).
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Hard Skills & Tools

forensic analysisdesign analysisconstruction defect analysiswater infiltration analysiscontractual liability assessmentbuilding codesconstruction methodsremedial repair protocolstechnical writingdata-gathering

Soft Skills

analytical skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationpresentation skillsclient relationship managementleadershipmentoringproject managementquality controlengagement work planning

Certifications

architectural licenseNCARB certification