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. Interact with clients and may be required to prepare and present results to communicate findings. Travel may be required due to the international nature of our work, sometimes at short notice. Undertake expert witness work either as the named expert or in support of other experts. Demonstrate experience in writing expert reports or in development and execution phases of projects, including claims preparation, review, contract management, changes in scope, schedule management and negotiations, with strong industry experience in large construction and engineering projects. Contribute to business development through networking and marketing activities. Qualifications
A recognized undergraduate degree in quantity surveying, construction management, engineering or similar from a leading university. A post graduate 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 communications skills. Proficient with Primavera P6, MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Power BI. Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams; client-facing with professionalism and ability to build trust. Strong technical underpinning in project planning; relationship building and interpersonal skills. Flexible approach to work; able to manage under pressure and meet deadlines. Personal responsibility for 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. Additional Information
Some of the Benefits We Have Include Flexible Time Off Flexible remote work option Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401k Match EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are equal opportunity employers 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. Interact with clients and may be required to prepare and present results to communicate findings. Travel may be required due to the international nature of our work, sometimes at short notice. Undertake expert witness work either as the named expert or in support of other experts. Demonstrate experience in writing expert reports or in development and execution phases of projects, including claims preparation, review, contract management, changes in scope, schedule management and negotiations, with strong industry experience in large construction and engineering projects. Contribute to business development through networking and marketing activities. Qualifications
A recognized undergraduate degree in quantity surveying, construction management, engineering or similar from a leading university. A post graduate 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 communications skills. Proficient with Primavera P6, MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Power BI. Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams; client-facing with professionalism and ability to build trust. Strong technical underpinning in project planning; relationship building and interpersonal skills. Flexible approach to work; able to manage under pressure and meet deadlines. Personal responsibility for 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. Additional Information
Some of the Benefits We Have Include Flexible Time Off Flexible remote work option Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401k Match EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are equal opportunity employers 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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