Senior Director - Delay Claims

Our construction claims group provides expert services to contractors owners developers sureties and attorneys on construction disputes. These services include forensic schedule and delay analysis quantum/damages calculations standard of care and liability reviews. We pride ourselves on providing the most value to our clients through sound analysis problemsolving clear articulation of our findings and unrivaled attention.

We are looking for a Senior Director level candidate who has construction delay and schedule analysis expertise both in a consulting capacity and as a testifying expert witness to join our growing team.  This is an amazing opportunity for you to lead the expansion of our services into a new region. We are looking for candidates who have  a dedicated client following and strong business development skills.

What you will be doing:

• Lead construction delay claim project teams on engagements requiring indepth schedule and financial analyses.
• Review data and documentation including construction drawings schedules submittals and shop drawings daily reports weather data cost reports and more to determine trends and key findings for the development of expert reports
• Prepare complex forensic schedule analysis and calculate delays through the use of various modeling methods.
• Develop written expert reports outlining the analyses performed conclusions and recommendations for leadership review
• Testify to expert opinions and support other testifying experts to prepare for deposition and trial / arbitration testimony
• Utilize data analysis techniques and software to identify patterns anomalies and trends in schedule and financial data
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their specific needs and work with the VERTEX team to provide expert advice and offer tailored solutions to complex project issues
• Develop proposals statements of qualification and presentations and attend conferences and other industry events to support business development efforts
• Develop client relationships; participate with team in client meetings and presentations

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in a technical constructionrelated field (i.e.: architecture construction management engineering) required. Advanced degree preferred.
• 10 or more years of experience on construction related claims litigation support
• Demonstrated experience in leading complex construction delay disputes including arbitration or litigation
• Prior experience providing expert testimony in a court of law required
• PE (Professional Engineer) or RA (Registered Architect) architecture license preferred
• Prior experience managing employees preferred
• Advanced proficiency in interpreting construction drawings specifications and contract documents and have a firm understanding of CPM scheduling
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze interpret and present analytical and financial data effectively and efficiently
• Excellent verbal and technical writing skills in English
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office technology including Excel
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously work under pressure and meet client and litigationdriven deadlines
• Ability to work in professional services setting fastpaced and timetracked projects and highly responsive to team and client needs
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 is strongly desired

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This is a Las Vegas based remote position. Candidates must reside in the Las Vegas area to be considered.

VERTEX offers a solid total compensation package including base salary and discretionary bonus plan. We also offer a robust benefits package including healthcare (with multiple plan options) and dental; Companypaid Life Insurance Short Term Disability and LongTerm Disability. We offer a 401k plan with immediate match and vesting Flex Spending Account Employee Assistance Program and other perks.  We provide a generous paid time off plan for eligible employees including 15 days of vacation 64 hours of sick time and 9.5 paid holidays (prorated for eligible parttime employees).  Our Lifetime of Learning program also offers tuition reimbursement and additional support for pursuing advanced education to help employees grow their skills and careers.

VERTEX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

If you require assistance to complete any part of the application process please contact our Recruiting team at .

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Please note that VERTEX does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement VERTEX will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement VERTEX explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes including those submitted to hiring managers are deemed to be the property of VERTEX.