Ankura Consulting Group

Managing Director, Construction Disputes (Claims & Delay) & Advisory

Ankura Consulting Group$170K — $200K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field; advanced degree or professional certifications (P.Eng, PMP, PE) preferred.
  • 10+ years of disputes/claims consulting experience in construction and engineering industries.
  • Recognized proficiency in delay analysis and forensic scheduling is required.
  • Advanced skills in Primavera P6 and experience in developing or analyzing schedule delay models.
  • Established presence in the Toronto legal/construction community with a track record of originating work. Exceptional communication skills to simplify complex concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Cultivate long-term relationships with clients as a trusted technical advisor.
  • Lead analyses on project delays, cost overruns, and productivity issues as the primary technical expert.
  • Define strategy and oversee execution of complex consulting engagements ensuring high-quality outcomes.
  • Mentor a high-performing team, promoting collaboration, diversity, and inclusion within the practice.
  • Enhance Ankura's brand through leadership roles in industry organizations and contributions to white papers or conferences.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work alongside top construction experts in a globally recognized practice.
  • Collaborative, non-siloed culture with no internal competition for reputation.
  • Ability to build and monetize your reputation as a trusted advisor.
  • Access to mentorship and talent development opportunities.
  • Contribute to the growth of Ankura's Canadian presence with strategic influence.
Full Job Description
Role Overview:

The Managing Director will support Construction Disputes & Advisory, one of six business groups focused on client delivery services across the Firm. You will partner with Canadian leadership to shape the strategic direction of our Canada practice, leveraging Ankura's global platform to cultivate high-value relationships and lead complex technical mandates.

Responsibilities:
  • Relationship Stewardship & Growth: Cultivate long-term relationships with new and existing clients by serving as a trusted technical advisor. Leverage your reputation in the Canadian market to identify strategic opportunities and expand the firm's footprint through consultative engagement.
  • Technical Eminence (Claims & Delay): Lead sophisticated analyses of project schedule delays, cost overruns, and productivity issues. Serve as the primary technical expert on high-profile disputes, providing independent, defensible professional opinions on cause-and-effect relationships.
  • Engagement Leadership: Define strategy and oversee the execution of complex consulting engagements. Ensure the delivery of high-quality work products that reconcile claim amounts and withstand rigorous scrutiny.
  • Talent Development: Mentor and develop a high-performing team of analysts and associates. Champion a culture of collaboration, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring the next generation of experts is nurtured within the practice.
  • Thought Leadership: Enhance Ankura's brand by taking a leadership role in industry organizations and contributing to white papers or conferences, positioning yourself and the firm as market authorities.


Requirements:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field; Advanced degree or professional certifications (P.Eng, PMP, PE) preferred.
  • Experience: 10+ years of disputes/claims consulting experience in the construction and engineering industries.
  • Expertise: Recognized proficiency in delay analysis and forensic scheduling is required. Must possess advanced skills in Primavera P6 and experience developing or analyzing schedule delay models.
  • Market Reputation: A demonstrated track record of originating work through professional networks and high-quality delivery. You should possess an established presence in the Toronto legal/construction community.
  • Communication: Exceptional ability to distill complex technical concepts for diverse audiences, including legal counsel and triers of fact.

About Ankura Consulting Group

Ankura Consulting Group is a management consulting firm founded in 2014 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. The company provides consulting services in the areas of data analytics, investigations, disputes and litigation, risk and compliance, and strategy and performance. Ankura Consulting Group serves clients in the healthcare, financial services, energy, and construction industries, among others. The company has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
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