Director – Construction Dispute Resolution

Description Du PosteCompany Description

SOCOTEC Advisory, LLC., is a subsidiary of Socotec USA, an industry leader in dispute resolution, project advisory, building envelope design, structural failure analysis and energy efficiency consulting services. Socotec’s portfolio of companies is equipped to provide an enhanced scope of solutions to our client base for a wide variety of project types, risks and technologies.

At SOCOTEC’s Atlanta GA practice we specialize in two primary areas of expertise – Dispute Resolution and Project Advisory (PA) Services. And while this focus remains at our core, we are strengthened through our affiliation with other SOCOTEC entities that also practice in all sectors of construction. It is through these relationships that we can collaborate with over 400 technical experts to position ourselves as a trusted advisor. We consistently provide thorough, independent, and compelling project assessments that clients rely on to manage risks, avoid and equitably resolve disputes.

SOCOTEC’s Dispute Resolution practice assists owners, contractors, designers, and their counsel with the resolution of complex issues that impact the time, cost and quality of their construction projects. The DR practice has analyzed or prepared claims for compensation for projects domestically and internationally. Our portfolio includes all sectors of the industry including power, commercial, mixed use, residential, hospitality, institutional, governmental, industrial and infrastructure. SOCOTEC’s DR practice provides expert opinion, reports and testimony in support of client schedule and damages claims.

SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.

Job Description

The Dispute Resolution Director will be a key member of the SOCOTEC Advisory leadership team providing traditional construction dispute case leadership including analysis, opinion and expert testimony in support of mediation, arbitration or trial proceedings. The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage multiple caseloads, have an extensive track record of project testimony and a stellar reputation in the industry. As a senior member of the DR team, a key responsibility includes the expansion of the SOCOTEC Advisory client base.

Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Industry networking and opportunity development
• Preparing statements of qualification and engagement letters
• Develop project strategy, work plans and budgets
• Perform, review and critique schedule and cost analysis
• Draft, review, and critique presentations and report demonstratives
• Provide opinion framework
• Write and edit expert opinion(s)
• Coaching/mentoring less experienced consultants
• Provide expert testimony or a strong desire to be qualified as and “expert” to provide testimony
  
  

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction dispute resolution or related experience
• B.S. in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Expertise with P6, MS Project, large data management, and graphic communication tools
• Testimony experience is preferred
• US based and valid work permit if applicable
• Consistently demonstrate SOCOTEC core values
  
  

Additional Information

SOCOTEC offers generous compensation packages including salary, benefits & bonus based upon relevant experience.

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

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.