Senior Director, Construction Disputes

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Practice Overview
Ankura's Global Construction professionals are recognized as leading experts in providing construction dispute resolution and advisory services for some of the world's most complex construction projects. Ankura's construction experts provide services to clients on construction projects across all industries to avoid, manage and mitigate execution risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Construction Dispute Resolution: Our experts provide analysis of complex issues in construction disputes, including robust delay and cost analyses, to determine the root-cause of issues experienced on the project. Conclusions are presented in a clear, concise and objective manner to assist parties in the dispute resolution process.

Advisory Services: Our experts draw upon vast industry experience and lessons learned through dispute resolution experience to provide risk management, project management, planning and cost advisory services to parties at an early stage in the construction project lifecycle.

Role Overview
Ankura's Construction Disputes & Advisory practice is seeking a Senior Director to support work across the Canadian market, but may require travel. As a Senior Director in Ankura's Construction Disputes & Advisory group, you will manage analyses and continue to develop analytical skills while being immersed in the world of client services. Construction Senior Directors assist our experts in developing and managing the detailed analyses required to provide the best solutions for our clients. Senior Directors perform and manage project schedule, cost, productivity and statistical analyses as well as assist with review of key project issues through document review and database creation/management. Senior Directors usually have years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Developing, managing and supporting detailed analyses of project schedule delays, cost overruns, productivity, contracts, change orders and other issues related to design and construction
• Assisting in the research and analyzing project cost records
• Analyzing financial statements and other pertinent documentation
• Using Ankura's proprietary tools in the development of claim methodology and work product
• Developing computer models of schedules, contractor production rates and costs using various software packages
• Assisting with data gathering activities including document review and supervision, and quality control of data entry activities
• Supervising appropriate personnel including analysts, less experienced associates, client personnel, clerical support, and others as appropriate
• Demonstrating proper documentation of work product
• Engagement planning
• Preparing client communications
• Coordinating administrative functions including time tracking and bill preparation
• Supporting the recruiting efforts through participation in campus events and office interviews
• Supporting staff development efforts

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
• Experience in the construction and engineering industries
• Proficient in MS Office products including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access
• Experience in damages and investigative work focused on contractual disputes, claims, and litigation
• Ability to research, including the use of the internet and other information sources, and a solid knowledge base in their course of study
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail
• Efficient, flexible, and creative problem-solving skills, a high level of motivation, and excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Willingness to travel and work overtime when needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Primavera Project Planner and project scheduling technique experience
• P. Eng. is a plus

Ankura is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where mutual respect and collaboration is paramount. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.