Senior Director, Construction Disputes & Advisory (West Region)

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

Practice Overview:

Ankuras Construction Disputes & Advisory (CD&A) Practice delivers expert testimony and strategic advisory services for complex construction projects worldwide. We provide sophisticated analysis of delays costs and risks developing practical solutions for capital project challenges across the real estate infrastructure healthcare and energy sectors. Our services help clients avoid manage and mitigate issues that arise during a construction project.

Role Overview:

Were seeking a Senior Director level team member for our Los Angeles California office to support complex construction dispute resolution and advisory projects. The ideal candidate will bring 7 y ears of relevant experience in claims consulting to serve as a key technical expert and client relationship manager for our growing practice.

Value Proposition:

• Engage in High-Profile Projects: Directly lead engagements on major complex capital projects.

• Strategic Impact: Provide advisory services designed to mitigate risks and improve performance throughout the capital project lifecycle.

• Clear Career Progression: Advance your career in a dynamic growth-oriented practice.

• Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside a global team of experts specializing in forensic accounting professional liability and strategic advisory.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze project schedule delays cost overruns and productivity issues related to design and construction.

• Develop advanced computer models of schedules and costs using various software packages focusing on Primavera P6 .

• Research and analyze project cost records and financial statements including reconciling claim amounts to accounting systems.

• Prepare comprehensive client communications and technical work product coordinating with senior team members and serving as the engagement leader.

• Lead engagement planning including proposal and budget development.

• Oversee data gathering activities including document review and ensuring quality control of deliverables.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelors degree required (Engineering Architecture or Construction Management preferred).

• Experience: 7 y ears of construction and engineering disputes/claims consulting experience is mandatory.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Primavera Project Planner is required ; advanced P6 skills are highly preferred.

• Dispute Background: Proven experience in damages analysis and investigative work focused on contractual disputes and litigation.

• Software: Expert in MS Office suite including Excel PowerPoint Word and Access.

• Communication: Excellent analytical written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

• Professional certifications ( PE PMP CCM or equivalent ) strongly preferred.

• Prior experience in on-site construction environments or with international projects.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California Colorado or New York Ankura is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the said markets and takes into account a broad range of factors including but not limited to skill sets experience and training licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Ankura compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each role. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range is between $110000 to $240000; this range is not a promise of a particular wage.

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