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Practice Overview:

Ankura's 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:

We're 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+ years 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: Bachelor's degree required (Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management preferred).

+ Experience: 7+ years 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 $110,000 to $240,000; this range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters, if you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, submit an online application, or participate in an interview/assessment, please email [email protected] or call toll-free +1.312-583-2122. This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues unrelated to a disability, will not receive a response.

Ankura Consulting Group, LLC is an independent global expert services and advisory firm that delivers services and end-to-end solutions to help clients at critical inflection points related to conflict, crisis, performance, risk, strategy, and transformation. The Ankura team consists of more than 2000 professionals serving 3,000+ clients across 55 countries who are leaders in their respective fields and areas of expertise. Collaborative Lateral Thinking That Deliversᵀᴹ, hard-earned experience, expertise, and multidisciplinary capabilities drive results and Ankura is unrivalled in its ability to assist clients to Protect, Create, and Recover Valueᵀᴹ. For more information, please visit, ankura.com.