Ankura
Construction
Sr.Associate,ConstructionDisputes&Advisory(PLDC)
“Sr. Associate, Construction Disputes & Advisory (PLDC) at Ankura. Skills: Construction Disputes & Advisory, Design and Construction Deficiencies and Defects, Standard of Care for Architects, Engineers, General Contractors and other parties. Perform various technical analyses, typically related to commercial construction disputes. Present findings in visual presentations and expert reports for mediation, dispute resolution boards, arbitration panels, and in court for judges and juries”
Industry & Context.
Solve dispute and litigation challenges; Forensic analysis; Determine contractual liability and cause-and-effect relationships
This position can be located near an Ankura office anywhere in the U. S. , with a preference for candidates who would be willing to be present in the Philadelphia Office.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a related field from an accredited institution, 2 - 4 years of work experience in architecture or construction with an interest in consulting, Candidate working towards a professional architectural certification (RA, AIA, NCARB)
What You'll Do.
Perform various technical analyses
typically related to commercial construction disputes
Present findings in visual presentations and expert reports for mediation
dispute resolution boards
and in court for judges and juries
Assist in contemporaneous and after-the-fact evaluations of Design and Construction Deficiencies and Defects
Water Infiltration and Intrusion
Standard of Care (of Architect
change order entitlement
punch list and inspection content
evaluation of defective work and remedial repair protocols
Support primary testifying experts on high-profile construction disputes
and litigation matters
focusing on design and construction defect analysis and Standard of Care for Architects
General Contractors and other parties
Participate in data-gathering activities including document review and preparing technical work product
after-the-fact evaluations of Design and Construction Deficiencies and Defects
Water Infiltration/Intrusion
and Standard of Care for general contractors and design professionals
Support the Testifying Expert in their preparation for depositions
presenting complex technical and causation findings in a clear
Support forensic analysis of pertinent design and construction documentation to determine contractual liability and cause-and-effect relationships between project events and alleged defects
Support engagement work planning
and client communications for senior-level review
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Providing support to a team of experts across various construction disciplines to solve dispute and litigation challenges
Communication Scope
Present findings in visual presentations and expert reports; Presenting complex technical and causation findings in a clear, concise, and objective manner; Client communications
Process & Methodology
Engagement work planning, Proposals, Budgeting
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