Director/Senior Director, Construction Disputes & Advisory: Expert Testifying General Contractor

Ankura
Connecticut
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Leadership","Presentation","Analytical"]

Lead as the primary testifying expert on high-profile construction disputes, focusing on design and construction defect analysis and the standard of care for general contractors, while directing forensic analysis, remedial repair protocols, and client communications to influence multi-million-dollar dispute resolutions.

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Ankura
Ankura
6 months ago

Director/Senior Director, Construction Disputes & Advisory: Expert Testifying General Contractor

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Job Summary

Lead as the primary testifying expert on high-profile construction disputes, focusing on design and construction defect analysis and the standard of care for general contractors, while directing forensic analysis, remedial repair protocols, and client communications to influence multi-million-dollar dispute resolutions.
Location: Connecticut
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead detailed, after-the-fact evaluations of Design and Construction Deficiencies and Defects, Water Infiltration/Intrusion, and Standard of Care for general contractors and design professionals.
  • •Serve as the Testifying Expert in depositions, mediations, and trial, presenting complex technical and causation findings in a clear, concise, and objective manner.
  • •Direct and perform forensic analysis of pertinent design and construction documentation to determine contractual liability and cause-and-effect relationships between project events and alleged defects.
  • •Develop remedial repair protocols and evaluate the cost and schedule implications of defective work and defects analysis.
  • •Oversee data-gathering activities including document review and supervising the quality control of technical work product.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited institution. Advanced degree preferred.
  • •Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in construction/engineering, with at least 5-8 years of dedicated disputes/forensic consulting experience focused on construction defects, liability, and claims.
  • •Proven history as an Active Testifying Expert (deponent and trial/arbitration witness) on construction defect and standard of care matters.
  • •Deep technical proficiency in building codes, construction methods, and materials science, commensurate with a senior General Contractor background.
  • •Experience with forensic analysis techniques related to construction deficiencies and remedial repair protocols.
Experience:10+ yearsConstructionForensic consulting
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management
Skills:CommunicationLeadershipPresentationAnalytical
Certifications:PERACCM

Company Brief

Ankura
Global consulting firm providing advisory, expert services, and managed solutions in areas including disputes and investigations, corporate finance, restructuring, compliance, and cybersecurity to corporations, law firms, and government clients.
Industry: Consulting
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: New York, United States
Founded: 2014
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