Role Overview: Manager, Construction Disputes
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Growth-Focused Leadership: A high-impact role for a rising professional to lead workstreams and manage staff within a premier European consultancy’s expanding U.S. practice.
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Expert Development Track: Explicitly designed for a candidate looking to bridge the gap between technical analysis and expert witness work, with a roadmap to learn report authoring, depositions, and testimony.
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Operational Ownership: Responsible for managing staff and owning key project deliverables in delay, quantum, and commercial litigation disputes.
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Strategic Environment: Benefit from the mentorship of senior leadership while maintaining the agility of a high-growth domestic venture.
Key Responsibilities
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Technical Execution: Perform sophisticated delay and quantum analyses and utilize advanced scheduling techniques to support complex litigation.
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Project Management: Lead specific workstreams, ensuring high-quality delivery and effective management of junior consulting staff.
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Client Support: Assist in the preparation of dispute resolution materials and commercial litigation support across diverse industry sectors.
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Professional Evolution: Actively participate in the development of expert reports and prepare for future opportunities in depositions and live testimony.
Candidate Profile
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Experience: Approximately 5–7 years of experience specializing in construction disputes or litigation support.
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Scheduling Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
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Analytical Depth: Strong background in forensic delay, cost analysis, and commercial dispute resolution.
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Leadership Potential: Proven ability to manage staff and take full ownership of complex workstreams.
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Ambition: A clear interest in evolving into an expert witness and progressing into a Director-level role.
Compensation & Logistics
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Total Rewards: Competitive base of $125K – $170K + signing bonus + guaranteed first-year performance bonus.
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Location Flexibility: Primary hubs are San Diego, San Francisco, and Las Vegas, with additional opportunities in NYC, Chicago, Dallas, or Houston.
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Work Model: A commitment to in-office presence is required to foster professional development and collaborative growth within the firm’s U.S. network.