The Director of Claims is a member of the Critical Path Controls division’s management team and is responsible for the focus group that provides claims avoidance and claims management services to clients.
Work location will be a hybrid of remote and client sites with occasional visits to the corporate office in Bethesda, Maryland.
Essential Functions
Claims Group
Develop, manage, and direct a staff of professionals to perform claims services
Support clients in the identification, quantification, and mitigation of schedule related risks
Perform construction claims analysis including as-built schedule preparation, schedule analysis, document review and organization, key issue analysis, graphic exhibits, and input to expert reports
Creation of Time Impact Analyses (TIAs) and Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs)
Analyze and prepare analysis of project-costs for direct, indirect, time-related events.
Develop and analyze contractor loss of productivity claims
Analyze delays, both contemporaneously and forensically using industry recognized methodologies
Work with project leaders to understand assigned project responsibilities and keep projects on schedule
Communicate progress and expectations, escalating problems to the K2 management team timely for awareness or resolution
Responsible for managing the group's budget on a weekly, monthly, and yearly basis, including but not limited to staffing, consultants, and software. Provide reporting that aligns with the budget management practices of other K2 groups.
Business Development & Strategy
Develop business development strategies and partnerships with key stakeholders
Research technology advancements in construction project controls and contribute expertise to proposals
Develop K2 vision, strategy, and roadmap for the claims group
Responsible for new proposals, contract negotiations and timely invoicing and collections
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or a related discipline
15+ years of claims experience in the construction industry
Hands-on experience preparing formalized claim deliverable documents on behalf of contractors and subcontractors (includes labor productivity claims, forensic schedule analysis, and time impact analysis).
Expert report preparation, litigation support, and testimony experience is a plus
Strong understanding of the Critical Path Method of scheduling theoretically and as it applies to the project
Understanding of schedule delay principles and techniques
Ability to understand and accurately interpret construction documents (drawings, specifications, contracts/general conditions) at all levels of design
Ability to understand and analyze construction project cost reports, labor distribution reports, and other project accounting information
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability and experience developing policies and procedures for construction projects
Capable of working independently and as a team member under tight deadlines with changing priorities
Skilled at developing relationships with owners, subcontractors, senior leaders, and project teams
Committed to quality and integrity
Excellent organization and time management skills
Self-motivated and trustworthy
Customer service driven
Preferred Experience
AACE International Certifications (Certified Cost Professional – CCP, Certified Forensic Claim Consultant – CFCC)
Experience working for a general contractor or MEP contractor
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Project Management and Strategy/Planning
Industries
Construction
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