Advisory : Surety Internship

5 months ago


Toronto, Canada J.S. Held Full time

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 providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise across all assets and value at risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, 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.

Whether it is honing your skills or building your network, we know that success cannot come without growth. Our programs equip you with the knowledge and training you need to play a valuable role on your team and establish a long-term career here.

As an Advisory Intern, you will work with a team of experts to analyze the numbers and provide unparalleled client service.

About the Position:
J.S. Held is presently seeking an engineering student to provide support in the Construction Advisory division of the firm, specializing in Surety claims. The Construction Advisory - Surety division primarily consults on construction projects in which a contract default has occurred. This allows for a unique opportunity to investigate the causes behind project defaults and work with our clients to develop solutions.

Job Responsibilities:

- Detailed review of construction contracts, drawings, and specifications
- Visiting construction sites alongside supervisors and recording information regarding site conditions
- Attend various meetings with clients, project owners, general contractors, and subcontractors
- Detailed review of progress draws, invoices, and supporting documentation related to labour and materials
- Analysis of project costs
- Project schedule review and analysis
- Collaboratively developing recommendations for our clients
- Intermittent administrative duties

Required Qualifications:

- In the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline such as Structural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical etc.
- Able to commute to Etobicoke, Ontario (East of Pearson Airport)
- A commercial or contract mindset
- Proficient with Microsoft Office - Advanced skills preferred, especially in Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
- Ability to write technical documents
- Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Excellent communication, mathematical and organizational skills
- Strong investigating, problem solving, and analytical skills.
- We are looking for someone who works well in a team environment and is self-motivated.

J.S. Held is dedicated to becoming the global leader in providing multi-disciplinary consulting services to the construction, government, healthcare, industrial, insurance, energy, legal, and technology, communities. We have diverse practice areas including Construction Advisory, Financial Investigations, Forensic Accounting & Economics, Forensic Architecture & Engineering, Surety, Environmental Health & Safety, Equipment, Toxicology, and Building & Property Consulting, among other disciplines. J.S. Held is devoted to recruiting and cultivating top industry talent to build a collaborative and diverse team of experts. We leverage our experience to provide local, cost-efficient solutions and an unrivaled client experience.

Our mission is to serve as trusted, expert advisors to organizations around the world facing high-stakes situations that demand urgent attention, exceptional knowledge, staunch integrity and objective, clear
- cut analysis and advice.

A reasonable estimate of the hourly pay range for this role is $20.00 - $25.00. 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.

EEO and Job Accommodations:

- We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal_
- J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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._



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