Due to increased client demands, J.S. Held is actively seeking a Managing Director to join the delay and programming discipline in its Construction Advisory Team. The Advisory team is seeking applicants that specialise in construction claims and dispute resolution, ideally with cross-examination and testifying experience. This position is for a professional who has knowledge or experience with contract and/or change order management, critical path scheduling analysis, preparation of change orders or claims, cost estimates, review of drawings and specifications, and others. 

The work performed by the Managing Director can include the review and analysis of construction schedules, job cost reports, labour records, production quantities, earned value analysis, project reports, change orders, contracts, correspondence, and other project records. The Managing Director typically receives their own appointments and reports to engagement leaders within J.S. Held’s Construction Advisory Practice. The Managing Director will be responsible for the management and engagement of team members. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Schedule delay analysis 

• Loss of labour productivity analysis 

• Change in scope evaluations 

• Review and analysis of change orders 

• Analysis of labour, equipment, and material costs 

• Calculation of escalated material and/or labour costs 

• Analysis of unabsorbed home office overhead 

• Review and organisation of project documents 

• Development of work product, draft memos, and reports 

• Cultivate and maintain client relationships 

• Travel as needed to project sites and client offices 

Performance Expectations:

• Lead and develop teams of Consultants and Senior Consultants 

• Review work product of Consultants and Senior Consultants to ensure quality 

• Develop work product and present findings to engagement lead 

• Generate work product for internal and client reviews 

• Develop and deliver findings to clients 

• Represent J.S. Held at client meetings as necessary 

• Pursue professional development initiatives and industry certifications 

Essential:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in the fields of Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Economics, Business, or Accounting 

• Significant experience in construction, preferably in claims and dispute resolution 

• Software knowledge with: 

• Microsoft Office – Intermediate to Advanced Capabilities 

• Bluebeam or Adobe PDF management software 

• Oracle Primavera P6 

• Microsoft Project 

• Microsoft Power BI Desktop and Cloud 

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications (PSP, PMP, CCP, CCA) 

• Master’s degree and professional licenses 

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all of our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility.  We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs. 
 

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely when needed 

• Generous Annual Leave Policy 

• Comprehensive Medical Insurance 

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. 

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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 greater when we are equal! 

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, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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