Construction Claims Principal Expert

Title: Construction Claims Principal Expert

Direct Supervisors: Company Partners

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Pay: $150,000+ salary

Job Location: Hybrid, and remote options

Description:

Come join a growing forensic engineering and architecture firm! We are an engineering and architecture firm that specializes in investigating and repairing damaged structures and infrastructure. We are looking for a qualified candidate to build and lead a nationwide construction claims practice. A Construction Claims and Dispute Resolution Specialist capable of handling legal and financial disagreements arising during construction projects, such as delays, cost overruns, and contractual breaches. They act as a bridge between technical site operations and legal teams, aiming to protect a client's interests through negotiation, mediation, or formal proceedings like arbitration.

Requirements:

• Must have 15+ years of related experience.
• Bachelors degree required.
• Masters or PhD preferred.
• Proficiency in scheduling software Primavera P6 for delay analysis.
• Relocation assistance possible.
• Testimony experience preferred.
• Must be able to travel nationally and perform site inspections.
• Remote or hybrid work is an option, with national travel.

Duties:

• Claim Analysis & Preparation: Investigating the root causes of disputes such as scope changes, late information, or design errors—and preparing detailed, evidence-based claim reports.
• Forensic Investigation: Performing delay analysis (e.g., Critical Path Method) to establish time impacts and quantum analysis to quantify financial damages.
• Contractual Oversight: Reviewing contract terms (e.g., FIDIC, NEC, JCT) to identify entitlements, obligations, and potential risks before they escalate.
• Dispute Resolution: Negotiating settlements with stakeholders or supporting Alternative
• Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes, including mediation, adjudication, and arbitration.
• Documentation Management: Maintaining records of site diaries, emails, and photos to serve as a forensic foundation for claims.
• Litigation Support: Partnering with legal counsel to develop strategies and potentially serving as an expert witness during trials or hearings.

Benefits:

• Insurance (Health, Vision, Life, Disability, Dental)
• 6% employer 401k matching
• Maternity leave program
• Flexible schedule with work from home opportunity
• Vacation and Sick Pay
• Paid holidays
• Professional license and professional development costs paid by employer
• Golden Colorado office with engineering testing laboratory