Manager, Construction Claims and Disputes

Manager, Construction Claims and Disputes Ref. ID: MCCE2026 (Ref. ID: MCCE2026) HKA is the leading global consultancy in commercial dispute resolution and risk mitigation professional services. We use our multi-disciplinary expertise to provide a comprehensive set of specialist capabilities, incorporating Expert, Claims and Advisory services. These are complemented by high caliber expertise in Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages and Cybersecurity and Privacy services. For almost 50 years, we have successfully deployed specialist consultants to support clients engaged in the delivery of capital projects and infrastructure developments including building construction, oil & gas, nuclear, power & utilities, and transport schemes. As part of the HKA team you can expect: A strong collaborative culture focused on supporting our employees and providing exceptional consulting services. The opportunity to be a part of a rapidly growing team, and an integral part of our well-established team. Be given the opportunity to work alongside established names within the industry, working on a wide range of challenging engagements . Role and Responsibilities: HKA Global LLC seeks a Manager, Claims in our Washington DC office to: Evaluate project schedules and contemporaneous project records to determine cause, effect, and liability for construction delays. Analyze construction impacts such as delay, inefficiency, acceleration, differing site conditions, scope changes, etc. Assist with the preparation of expert reports, expert testimony, and exhibits for trial or settlement negotiations. Validate accuracy of data to resolve inconsistencies. Review, evaluate, and develop basic CPM schedules. Review and evaluate technical documentation and create technical presentations. Manage projects in teams with various levels of employees. This position permits two (2) days per week remote work with the remaining workdays on-site in Washington, D.C. Domestic travel up to 15% of the time to various client locations or conference locations. Minimum Requirements Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Accounting, or a related field plus three (3) years of experience in the construction or construction consulting industry. In the alternative, employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Accounting, or a related field plus five (5) years of experience in the construction or construction consulting industry. Experience must include: Critical path method concepts with project control scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Acumen or similar schedule analyzer program; Forensic delay analysis techniques and analytical approaches for advancing or defending construction claims; Construction budgeting, estimating and cost accounting experience; and Excel (power query, pivot tables, pivot charts, macros, etc). Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience. This position permits two (2) days per week remote work with the remaining workdays on-site in Washington D.C. Domestic travel up to 15% of the time to various client locations or conference locations. Annual Salary Offered: $161,158 USD. Hybrid working model requires work in the office 2 days/week with remainder of days working from home. Hired candidates will also be eligible for HKA's full benefit offering including participation in Health Benefits, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan, and more. ___________________________________________________________ What we offer: At HKA we recognize that our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path. Our Global Recruitment team is committed to providing an authentic candidate experience for all those who take the time to apply to HKA. We are committed to providing an efficient and insightful recruitment process giving candidates a true reflection of life at HKA. Fairness and Equality at HKA: HKA works hard to provide a welcoming environment for all of our employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our fairness and equality strategy. 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Department Claims, Consulting & Expert Services (CCE) Locations Washington, DC Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time About HKA Global HKA is one of the world’s leading consultancy of choice for multi-disciplinary expert and specialist services in risk mitigation and dispute resolution within the capital projects and infrastructure sector. We also have experience advising clients on the economic impact of commercial and investment treaty disputes and in forensic accounting matters. As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide. Founded in 2017 Co-workers 1072