Associate Director, Quantum & Forensic Analysis

Company Description

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

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.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• The candidate will primarily be involved in construction dispute resolution, claims preparation and analysis, forensic accounting, cost analysis, and providing project controls and contract administration support on live projects.

• The Candidate will primarily be the lead assistant to the quantum expert(s). This individual will perform damages analysis, including loss of productivity analysis, prolongation costs analysis (i.e. delay costs), scope change assessments, and contract assessments. The candidate will contribute to the expert report preparation.

• An individual is required who can show initiative, perform advanced data research, manage client relations and deliver on tight deadlines. This role will involve frequent client interaction and will require the successful candidate to prepare and make presentations to communicate results.

• It is preferred that the individual has previous experience in providing consultancy services on substantial and/or complex disputes, or experience in the management and/or control of construction projects. They should be able to demonstrate experience in writing reports to a high level and have strong industry experience in large construction and engineering projects.

• We anticipate that the successful candidate will have a good academic record and be able to demonstrate how they have distinguished themselves within their chosen field. They will be expected to work collaboratively with the team and deliver assignments to the client’s satisfaction.

• Assisting in promoting the construction advisory services in the industry.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• More than 8-10+ years of experience in accounting or project management experience in the construction and engineering industry. A focus on construction claims, cost control, and change order management is preferred.

• A recognized undergraduate degree in construction management, engineering quantity surveying, or similar from a leading university.

• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

• Professionalism and client-facing ability, able to build trust.

• A strong technical foundation in project planning and control.

• Relationship building and strong interpersonal skills.

• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint as well as construction programming software (i.e., Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project).

• A flexible approach to their work.

• An understanding of the demands of project-based work, able to work under pressure and an ability to meet deadlines.

• A sense of personal responsibility for the quality of their work.

• Fluent in English. Command of a second language is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• A individual with a professional license and/or professional certifications (e.g. professional engineer or engineer in training, cost professional, project management professional or equivalent), or someone in the process of obtaining a license or certification is preferred.

Physical & Mental Qualifications

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to travel for various assignments.

Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all 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
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $140k - $175k. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

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.

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 are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email . Include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Job Location Type: HybridDepartment: Construction Advisory Compensation: USD 140000 - USD 175000 - yearly