Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?
The Company
J.S. Held is a specialized global consulting firm whose professionals serve as trusted, expert advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events that demand urgent attention, exceptional knowledge, staunch integrity, and clear-cut analysis and advice. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of technical, scientific, financial, and technology advisory services that enable clients across the spectrum of industries to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations with precise analysis, reliable insights, and confidence.
We are seeking a Senior Construction Consultant to join our Consulting group located in the California area. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set to join the team, whose responsibilities extend beyond those of traditional schedulers, project engineers, project managers and consultants. The ideal person for this role will need to not only have a strong grasp of construction but also be flexible and a strategic thinker able to take on a variety of tasks.
Job Description
You will be responsible for investigating construction-related issues on a wide array of construction projects in the public and private sector and providing support and recommendations as required. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of field experience in vertical, civil, transportation, and/or industrial construction, and/or an advanced degree. Additionally, they should possess construction scheduling experience and ability, demonstrating proficiency in developing and maintaining project schedules using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
Moreover, the candidate must demonstrate proficiency in understanding plans, specifications, contracts, schedules, and other typical construction documents. Additionally, the candidate should possess strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders. An understanding of the construction and delay disruption claims process is a plus.
Job Responsibilities
Interface with clients and project representatives
Develop and maintain project schedules using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
Analyze and optimize construction schedules to ensure efficient project delivery.
Perform project assessments and necessary site visits.
Project evaluation and assistance with cost-to-complete estimates.
Serve as liaison for our clients with owners, contractors, and other professionals.
Participate in meetings with project owners, contractors, and other professionals.
Provide requested work product and communication with clients and team.
Review change orders, contracts, and other construction documents.
Maintain required file work, quality standards, project documentation, and deliverables.
Represent JS Held and its clients in a professional manner.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of field experience in public or private construction
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Strong understanding of administrative and construction processes of commercial construction projects
Must have excellent writing skills
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
Proficiency with P6 and Bluebeam is a plus
Scheduling and Cost Estimating experience is a plus
Delay, impact, productivity and extra work claim preparation and analysis is a plus
Experienced in procuring, scheduling, and managing subcontractors
Strong analysis and critical thinking skills
Must be detail oriented
Ability to communicate and work within a team setting
Ability to work on multiple projects and assignments concurrently
Strong project management skills
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet deadline
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in engineering, construction management or a construction-related field is a plus
PE, EIT, PMP, PSP, and other certifications are a plus
Physical And Mental Job Qualifications
Ability to travel overnight and out-of-state as necessary
Ability to work on construction sites.
Our mission is to serve as trusted, expert advisors to organizations around the world facing high-stakes situations that demand urgent attention, exceptional knowledge, staunch integrity, and objective, clear-cut analysis, and advice.
Some of the Benefits We Have Include*
J.S. Held understands all 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
Flexible Time Off Policy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401k Match
Commuter Benefits
A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $125,000 - $175,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.
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.
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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.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email jobs@jsheld.com and include "Applicant Accommodation" within the subject line with your request and contact information.
