Senior Manager – Construction Dispute Resolution

Company DescriptionSOCOTEC 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 DescriptionThe Senior Manager will be responsible for supporting project assignments from initial kick-off through preparation of deliverables including presentations and reports. The successful candidate aspires to a level of expertise and industry reputation with the goal of providing expert testimony within a 3 to 5 year timeframe. Specific project responsibilities include the support of and/or direct execution of the following:Organizing large quantities of construction related documentationReviewing contracts, subcontracts and other contractual documentationEvaluating baseline schedule and assumptionsReviewing estimates & cost reportsOn-site construction progress evaluationsPreparing project status presentations & update reportsAnalyzing contemporaneous schedule updates & revisionsChange order and pay application administrationAs-built schedule analysisAs-planned vs As-built schedule comparisonCausation analysisDamages quantificationMediation/litigation support as requiredPrepare opinion presentation material and demonstrativesWrite draft expert opinion(s)QualificationsQualified candidates will have 3 to 5 years of construction related industry experience and written communication skills. Additionally, candidates must have a working knowledge in the following:P6, MS Project, Excel and other graphical communication toolsProject scheduling and project controlsBudgetingJob cost reportingConstruction/building processes & techniquesContract/risk managementData managementSchedule and productivity reportingEstimatingUS based and valid work permit if applicableB.S. in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent work experienceCandidates with forensic accounting expertise and/or Architects may also be consideredWork with minimal supervisionStrong desire to develop expertise in scheduling and damages analysis with a goal of achieving “expert” witness recognition in 3 to 5 years. Consistently demonstrate SOCOTEC’s core valuesAdditional InformationSOCOTEC 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.