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J.S. Held LLC

Construction Delays & Disputes - Consultant

J.S. Held LLC, Miami, Florida, us, 33222

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Overview

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. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations. Construction Advisory Practice

Our Construction Advisory Practice consists of engineering and construction professionals with practical industry experience, who have advised on an extensive range of projects across multiple industry sectors in domestic and international contexts. Most of our professionals are civil, mechanical, electrical or chemical engineers, quantity surveyors, or architects by training and background, many of whom have supplemented their technical disciplines with further commercial qualifications, including construction and contracts management, international arbitration and dispute resolution, finance and construction law. Job Description

We are seeking a Consultant to join our Construction Advisory team, who is looking to establish a career in engineering and construction focusing on claims and dispute resolution, delay analysis, project advisory services, construction cost analysis and controls, construction planning and scheduling. As a Consultant, you will be partnered frequently with subject matter experts, giving the unique opportunity to work with a diverse set of clients and projects. We are looking for high-caliber candidates who want to further their professional development through collaboration and provide thorough and objective analysis to assess and mitigate risks on complex projects and real-world construction issues. Areas of focus that you would be involved in include the following. Assisting in advising clients in the engineering and construction space Review and assess project change orders, including scope, costs, and schedules Review and analysis of project schedules, including delay analysis Loss of productivity and inefficiency analysis Calculation of damages including increased material, labor costs, or additional subcontractor costs Analysis of extended general conditions and other time-related costs Review and interpretation of drawings and specifications Assist in preparation of expert reports and presentations Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering with Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, etc., or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management Microsoft Office - Advanced skills preferred, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Bluebeam, Adobe, or other PDF management software Scheduling software - Microsoft Project or Primavera Hybrid schedule: you will come into the designated office on a hybrid basis Recent graduate or 1-3 years of experience in the engineering or construction industry including internships Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

Must be able to remain in a stationary position during work shift Must be able to travel both in the United States and internationally Character Requirements

Maintains Project Focus: Sees things through to completion, deals effectively with potential obstacles, and adapts to changing situations to meet timeframes Independently Project Leader: Able to work independently in a client-facing environment and align objectives with client and J.S. Held’s interests Analytical Thinker: Ability to systematically collect, organize, and interpret data from multiple sources Skilled Communicator: Effectively communicates at all levels, maintaining confidentiality Prioritizes Quality of Work Maintains Professionalism Fosters Professional Entrepreneurial Spirit Facilitates Teamwork Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include Flexible remote work options Flexible Time Off policy Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401k Match Commuter Benefit A reasonable salary range is provided: $65k-80k; actual offers based on factors including skillset, experience, location, and responsibilities. EEO and Privacy

We embrace diversity and are committed to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment. J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email jobs@jsheld.com with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. California residents can learn more about data privacy at our site.

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