Consultant - Construction Advisory at J.S. Held LLC

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Apr, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

04 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Engineering, Construction Management, Claims Resolution, Dispute Resolution, Delay Analysis, Cost Analysis, Scheduling, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Adobe, Project Management, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Professionalism

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

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. Construction Advisory Practice Our Construction Advisory Practice consists of engineering and construction professionals with practical industry experience, who have advised on an extensive range of projects across multiple industry sectors in domestic and international contexts. Most of our professionals are either civil, mechanical, electrical or chemical engineers, quantity surveyors, or architects by training and background, many of whom have supplemented their technical disciplines with further commercial qualifications, including construction and contracts management, international arbitration and dispute resolution, finance and construction law. Job Description We are seeking a Consultant to join our Construction Advisory team, who is looking to establish a career in engineering and construction focusing on claims and dispute resolution, delay analysis, project advisory services, construction cost analysis and controls, construction planning and scheduling. As a Consultant, you will be partnered frequently with subject matter experts, giving the unique opportunity to work with a diverse set of clients and projects. We are looking for high-caliber candidates who want to further their professional development through collaboration and provide thorough and objective analysis to assess and mitigate risks on complex projects and real-world construction issues. We are looking to offer you the opportunity to be a part of interesting and stimulating projects that will develop your technical and professional capabilities with a well-defined career path. Areas of focus that you would be involved in include the following. Assisting in advising clients in the engineering and construction space Review and assess project change orders, including scope, costs, and schedules Review and analysis of project schedules, including delay analysis Loss of productivity and inefficiency analysis Calculation of damages including increased material, labor costs, or additional subcontractor costs Analysis of extended general conditions and other time-related costs Review and interpretation of drawings and specifications Assist in preparation of expert reports and presentations Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering with disciplines such as Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, etc. or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management. Microsoft Office - Advanced skills preferred, especially in Excel, Word, and Powerpoint Bluebeam, Adobe, or other PDF management software Scheduling software - Microsoft Project or Primavera Products Position requires that you come into the designated office on a hybrid schedule. Can be either a recent graduate or someone with 1-3 years of experience in the engineering or construction industry including internships Physical and Mental Job Qualifications Must be able to remain in a stationary position during work shift Must be able to travel both in the United States and internationally Character Requirements Maintains Project Focus: Sees things through to completion, deals effectively with potential obstacles and exhibits the flexibility to adapt to whatever a situation calls for. Work is completed within designated timeframes. Take proper action when time frames cannot be met to ensure the work of others is not compromised. Uses non-billable time effectively. Independently Project Leader: Has the capability to work independently in client facing environment. Can grasp overall objectives of a project and make recommendations that align with client and J.S. Held’s interests. Analytical Thinker: Ability to systematically collect, organize, and interpret data from multiple sources to support observations and provide decision making guidance to clients Skilled Communicator: Effectively communicates at all organizational levels, both in writing and orally. Maintains confidentiality of clients and J.S. Held. Prioritizes Quality of Work: Has strong work ethic, taking care to produce accurate work. Has mechanisms in place to check work and ensure the quality of work being produced is accurate and timely. Maintains Professionalism: Has a positive attitude, displays a sense of pride, enthusiasm, optimism and deep dedication for work with both clients and colleagues. Is a self-manager in proactively and ethically managing client requirements and professional development in a hybrid work environment. Fosters Professional Entrepreneurial Spirit: Self-motivated to pursue opportunities to grow professionally, both in terms of technical proficiency and reinforced personal and corporate branding. Facilitates Teamwork: Works well within a broad and dynamic set of teams, comprised of internal and external professionals. Foster communication through the sharing of ideas and insights. Actively listen and build consensus by ensuring that all opinions are heard and valued. 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 $65k-80k. 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. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the J.S. Held Online Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as required and described therein. California residents can click here to learn more about the personal information we collect and here to learn about additional privacy rights that may be available. Please explore what we are all about at www.jsheld.com. 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 [email protected]. 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. #LI-JB1 Job Location Type : Hybrid Department: Construction Advisory

Responsibilities

As a Consultant, you will assist in advising clients in the engineering and construction space, focusing on claims and dispute resolution, delay analysis, and project advisory services. You will work closely with subject matter experts and engage in a variety of projects to provide thorough analysis and risk mitigation.