Lead Delay Expert

Company: Jobleads
Location: Oakland
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

Exponent is a leading engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve the most pressing and complicated challenges facing stakeholders today. Our vision is to engage the brightest scientists and engineers to empower clients with solutions for a safe, healthy, sustainable and technologically complex world. We leverage over 50 years of experience in analyzing accidents and failures to advise clients as they innovate their technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability. We employ experts from top programs at over 500 universities and from a variety of industries. We are expanding and are excited about your interest in joining our team! Key statistics: 1100+ Team members 900+ Consultants 550+ Ph.D.'s 30+ Offices globally Exponent has an exciting opportunity for aLead Delay Expertwithin the Construction Consulting Practice to provide support to new and existing clients on contract, commercial, and dispute related engagements in the engineering and construction sectors. We are looking to strengthen ourdelay analysis and planning department that focuses on claims and arbitrations relating to high value delay and disruption issues. Exponent is currently involved in many high profile projects, and the role will offer exposure to an exciting variety of projects. The suitable candidate will have demonstrable experience working as a planning claims consultant on major high value disputes, including expert witness testimony experience. You will be responsible for: Undertakingand leading fee earning assignments with respect to live and retrospective planning and scheduling Meeting with clients and client solicitors in connection with dispute related work Preparingexpert reports relating to project planning, scheduling, delay and related issues Providingexpert testimony on matters of project planning, scheduling, delay and related issues Conducting planning audits and prepare recovery schedules for major projects Pursuingor defending delay claims, including advising clients on commercial strategy, risks, and opportunities, and developing and writing claim particulars, including necessary factual research You will have the following skills and qualifications: B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (Advanced degree(s) and registration is preferred) 15+ years of experience in project/construction management or construction consulting Knowledge of and experience with Primavera and/or Microsoft software tools as well as other software common to the construction industry Experience in contract dispute resolution and construction claims, litigation services and construction consulting services is desired Experience working as a planning claims consultant on major high value disputes, including expert witness testimony experience is desired Excellent written and verbal communication skills We valueand encourage diversity, equity and inclusionacross all facets of our firm. Having a team built of people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment. Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference. Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at +1 (650) 688-6968 or emailhr@ . Exponent is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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