BDO Canada LLP

Director, Construction Advisory & Dispute Services

BDO Canada LLP • $120K — $150K *
Montreal, QC H1A 0A1In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying; a Masters/Post Graduate degree is a plus.
  • 10+ years in construction claims advisory and dispute resolution, leading construction delay projects, and writing expert reports.
  • Expertise in project management tools like Primavera and MS Project.
  • Knowledge of consulting and expert witness roles in construction disputes.
  • PQS/MRICS qualification or equivalent certification is favorable.
  • Detail-oriented and highly motivated leader with strong organizational skills.
  • Bilingual in English and French, with proficiency in drafting documents.

Responsibilities

  • Manage project quality for construction dispute and advisory engagements.
  • Lead planning and execution of construction claims services, including financial analysis and recommendations.
  • Communicate findings to clients, contractors, and project teams.
  • Build and maintain high-level client relationships, overseeing operational aspects of engagements.
  • Conduct on-site client work when necessary.
  • Attract and mentor top talent in the construction advisory field.
  • Engage in business development initiatives both within BDO and in the broader market.

Benefits

  • Integration of BDO's core values: Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.
  • Focus on client understanding and high-quality delivery.
  • Supportive and inclusive work environment for talent retention and development.
  • Access to professional development and learning opportunities.
  • Participation in innovative initiatives using digital tools.
Full Job Description
BDO Canada is looking for a Director, Construction Advisory & Dispute Services with experience in delay analysis and/or loss quantification on matters involving construction delays to join the Advisory team. The successful candidate will own the following responsibilities:
  • Responsible for managing projects and monitoring the quality of work performed on construction related to dispute and advisory engagements, including matters related to construction delay, lost productivity, time impact studies, project scheduling, project cost assessment, arising in a litigation context, insurance claims, and proactive advisory services
  • Effectively lead the planning and execution of construction claims related services, including compiling financial data, performing analysis and preparing recommendations in matters of dispute management, dispute avoidance and project planning & controls
  • Correspondence with clients, contractors, project owners, developers, lawyers, construction project teams, insurance adjusters, and internal contacts to discuss file issues and present our findings
  • Develop and maintain client relationships at the highest level, including accountability for most operational aspects of client engagement
  • Attend client sites to perform work (when and where required)
  • Attract and retain top talent to support a sustainable and growing practice
  • Play an integral role in our talent development priority through coaching, mentoring and training junior staff; preparing and delivering internal technical training programs; strategically assigning work opportunities; conducting project/team performance reviews and providing continuous feedback on individual performance
  • Actively participate and lead initiatives in business development activities within the global BDO network and externally in the marketplace


How do we define success for your role?
  • You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
  • You understand your client's industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work
  • You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
  • You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
  • You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
  • You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.


Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge
  • Degree-level education in Engineering, Construction Management or Quantity Surveying related field (Relevant Masters/Post Graduate level university education would be an asset)
  • Minimum 10+ years of experience in construction claims advisory and disputes resolution, in particular demonstrated expertise in completing, leading and/or managing construction delay engagements, including writing expert reports. Provision of testimony would be considered an asset
  • Strong analytical, construction project management, scheduling skills, including expert level knowledge of industry specific tools, such as Primavera, MS Project
  • Strong knowledge of consulting and expert witness roles in the context of construction claims advisory and disputes
  • PQS/MRICS qualified or equivalent certification would be an asset
  • Previous experience working on various construction contract types with strong contract administration and quantity surveying skills is desirable
  • Experience in damage quantification focused on contractual claims, disputes and litigation would be an asset
  • Detail oriented, excellent organizational skills, self-driven and highly motivated to be a leader
  • The ability and willingness to travel within Canada and internationally, if the need arises
  • Bilingual in English and French is required due to the frequent and complex contact with our English-speaking partners and clients in Quebec and outside of Quebec, and the need to draft documents in English, knowledge of English is essential for this position

About BDO Canada LLP

BDO Canada LLP is a leading accounting and advisory firm that provides a wide range of services to clients across Canada. The firm offers audit and assurance, tax, advisory, and consulting services to clients in various industries, including manufacturing, retail, real estate, and technology. BDO Canada LLP is part of the global BDO network, which operates in over 160 countries and employs over 80,000 people. The firm is committed to providing exceptional client service and helping clients achieve their business objectives.
Learn more about BDO Canada LLP
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Legal & Accounting
* Ladders Estimates

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