Director

J.S. Held LLC

$100K — $190K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Bend, OR
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in construction and engineering, with emphasis on claims and cost control.
  • Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, or accounting from a reputable university.
  • Professional license or certifications in relevant fields (e.g., PMP, cost management).
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience in multidisciplinary team leadership and client relations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage construction dispute resolution and claims analysis.
  • Perform damages quantification and productivity loss assessments.
  • Handle forensic accounting and cost analysis for ongoing projects.
  • Prepare expert reports and present findings to clients.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure client satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with remote work options.
  • Flexible Time Off policy.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage.
  • 401k matching program.
  • Commuter benefits for travel-related expenses.
Full Job Description
Job Description
  • 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.
  • This individual will perform damages quantification, including loss of productivity analysis, prolongation costs analysis, additional work assessment and contract assessments, and 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.
  • The individual will have experience in the management and/or control of construction projects, preferably in the infrastructure and energy sectors. Ideally, in addition to this experience, the individual will have previous experience in providing consultancy services on substantial and/or complex disputes. 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.
  • They will be expected to work collaboratively with the team and deliver assignments to the client's satisfaction.


Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in the construction and engineering industry, with a focus on construction claims, cost control, and, change order management.
  • A recognized undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, accounting, or similar from a leading university.
  • Professional license and/or professional certifications (e.g. professional engineer or engineer in training, cost professional, project management professional or equivalent).
  • Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to lead and 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, etc, 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.
  • Physical and Mental Job 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 $100k - $190k. 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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