J.S. Held LLC
Overview
J.S. Held is actively seeking a Delay Expert for its Construction Advisory Team, specializing in claims and dispute resolution in the engineering and construction environment, based in Miami, Florida. This position is for a senior professional who has credible and marketable experience in the conduct and delivery of construction expert services. The candidate will either have acted as a delay expert or has been involved in disputes and/or claim preparation/review in the industry. They must have experience in projects, and J.S. Held is open to considering different levels of seniority depending on the skills of the candidate. Responsibilities
The Candidate will primarily be involved in construction dispute resolution, litigation support and expert witness testimony, claims assessment, schedule analysis and contractual/technical analysis. The Candidate will ideally count with an existing client base, but this is not mandatory. Perform advanced data research, management and analysis. Prepare and make presentations to communicate results in client interactions. Travel, sometimes at short notice, due to the international nature of our work. Undertake expert witness work either as the named expert or supporting other experts. Demonstrate experience in writing expert reports or in the development and execution phases of projects, including claims preparation, review, contract management, changes in scope of work, schedule management and negotiations. Qualifications
A recognized undergraduate degree in quantity surveying, construction management, engineering or similar from a leading university. A postgraduate qualification in construction law (or similar) is desirable but not essential. Minimum 8-10 years experience with engineering or construction firms, or a construction claim/dispute firm. Experience working as an expert witness. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficient with Primavera P6, MS Project, and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and PowerBi. Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and demonstrate professionalism with client-facing skills. Strong technical underpinning in project planning, relationship-building and interpersonal skills. Flexible approach to work, able to handle project-based workloads and meet deadlines. Personal responsibility for the quality of work; ideally fluent in English and Spanish. Physical And Mental Job Qualifications
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Benefits
Flexible Time Off Remote work options where needed Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401k Match Commuter Benefit Other Duties
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. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the J.S. Held Online Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as required and described therein. California residents can click here to learn more about the personal information we collect and here to learn about additional privacy rights that may be available. EEO and Accessibility
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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 are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please email jobs@jsheld.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.
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J.S. Held is actively seeking a Delay Expert for its Construction Advisory Team, specializing in claims and dispute resolution in the engineering and construction environment, based in Miami, Florida. This position is for a senior professional who has credible and marketable experience in the conduct and delivery of construction expert services. The candidate will either have acted as a delay expert or has been involved in disputes and/or claim preparation/review in the industry. They must have experience in projects, and J.S. Held is open to considering different levels of seniority depending on the skills of the candidate. Responsibilities
The Candidate will primarily be involved in construction dispute resolution, litigation support and expert witness testimony, claims assessment, schedule analysis and contractual/technical analysis. The Candidate will ideally count with an existing client base, but this is not mandatory. Perform advanced data research, management and analysis. Prepare and make presentations to communicate results in client interactions. Travel, sometimes at short notice, due to the international nature of our work. Undertake expert witness work either as the named expert or supporting other experts. Demonstrate experience in writing expert reports or in the development and execution phases of projects, including claims preparation, review, contract management, changes in scope of work, schedule management and negotiations. Qualifications
A recognized undergraduate degree in quantity surveying, construction management, engineering or similar from a leading university. A postgraduate qualification in construction law (or similar) is desirable but not essential. Minimum 8-10 years experience with engineering or construction firms, or a construction claim/dispute firm. Experience working as an expert witness. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficient with Primavera P6, MS Project, and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and PowerBi. Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and demonstrate professionalism with client-facing skills. Strong technical underpinning in project planning, relationship-building and interpersonal skills. Flexible approach to work, able to handle project-based workloads and meet deadlines. Personal responsibility for the quality of work; ideally fluent in English and Spanish. Physical And Mental Job Qualifications
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Benefits
Flexible Time Off Remote work options where needed Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401k Match Commuter Benefit Other Duties
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. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the J.S. Held Online Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as required and described therein. California residents can click here to learn more about the personal information we collect and here to learn about additional privacy rights that may be available. EEO and Accessibility
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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 are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please email jobs@jsheld.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.
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