Managing Director

J.S. Held LLC

$225K — $250K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Phoenix, AZ
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in construction/engineering focusing on claims and cost control.
  • Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, or accounting from a top university.
  • Professional certifications such as PMP or engineering certifications.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience in multidisciplinary teams and client interactions.

Responsibilities

  • Manage construction dispute resolution and claims preparation.
  • Perform damages quantification and cost analysis.
  • Conduct advanced research and manage client relationships.
  • Prepare expert reports and deliver presentations.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure client satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities and training.
  • Collaborative work environment.
  • Exposure to large and complex projects in infrastructure and energy sectors.
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.


Additional Information

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $225,000 - $250,000. 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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