Senior Consultant / Assistant Managing Director (Builder's Risk)

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.

J.S. Held is seeking a Senior Consultant / Assistant Managing Director for our Builder's Risk Practice with a strong focus on delivering exceptional service and superior work product to clientele. You will be responsible for overseeing scheduling, inspection, support, and delivery of multiple projects across various disciplines within the insurance claim industry.

Responsibilities:

• Bring a minimum of 7 years’ experience in construction or construction insurance consulting, with a strong foundation in schedule and claims analysis.
• Conduct detailed schedule analysis using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, applying Critical Path Methodology (CPM) to assess project timelines.
• Evaluate construction delay claims and insurance-related events, identifying causes, impacts, and mitigation opportunities.
• Review and analyse claim costs associated with insured construction events, ensuring accuracy and defensibility.
• Examine construction contracts to identify terms and conditions relevant to claims and dispute resolution.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive narrative reports and schedule assessments, highlighting potential timeline impacts and supporting claim positions.
• Collaborate with legal teams, project stakeholders, and expert witnesses to support litigation, arbitration, and insurance recovery efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline from a recognised institution.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in construction or construction insurance consulting, with a strong focus on scheduling and claims.
• Proven project management skills, including the ability to organise, evaluate, and manage complex project documentation.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Excel.
• Solid understanding of schedule planning, project controls, and construction management principles.
• Excellent written communication and analytical skills, with the ability to produce clear, detailed, and professional reports.
• Strong verbal communication skills and availability to meet with clients as needed.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for site inspections and client meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting schedule delay analysis and preparing forensic assessments.
• Familiarity with construction insurance claims processes, including Builder’s Risk, Delay in Start-Up (DSU), and Business Interruption (BI).

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all of 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

• Generous Annual Leave Policy

• Comprehensive Medical Insurance

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.

Please explore what we’re 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. 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.

#LI-IM1