Managing Consultant, Construction Claims
HKA
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Oversee and assure quality of forensic schedule analyses (baseline, updates, as-built) and delay/impact assessments in Primavera P6.
- Direct organization of project records, document chronologies, and labor/cost analyses.
- Lead Expert Reporting; act as or prepare for expert testimony, including report drafting and court documentation.
- Ensure methodological rigor, consistency, and clear client communication across deliverables.
- Lead delivery of multiple complex projects, managing scope, resources, budgets, and efficiency.
- Manage risk; identify, escalate, and mitigate project risks; recommend practical solutions while following firm processes.
- Build and maintain senior-level relationships; anticipate needs and resolve complex issues with tact.
- Mentor and develop teams, foster a feedback culture, and represent HKA through thought leadership and industry engagement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a STEM field
- 8+ years in Construction and Consulting, with experience resolving complex projects and managing multiple deliverables
- Strong understanding of construction documentation such as contracts, RFIs, submittals, and schedules
- Expert in forensic scheduling using Primavera P6, including delay and impact analysis
- Ability to manage and draft Expert Reports to support the Expert Witness
- Skilled in advanced Excel for large-data analysis and producing client-ready visuals and reports
- Experienced in building senior client relationships and crafting well-scoped proposals
- Demonstrated leadership to direct reports in mentoring, delegation, and performance management
