Job Description

CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS CONSULTANT BETHESDA, MD

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Consultant will be responsible for developing, maintaining, monitoring and reviewing CPM schedules, conducting impact analysis, reporting, developing client-requested materials, and interacting with clients. Our client is a leader in the construction management and projects controls consulting services and is seeking a highly skilled operation performance professional to assist their local and national clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Support clients in the identification, quantification and mitigation of schedule related risks

• Perform construction claims analysis including as-built schedule preparation, schedule analysis, document review and organization, key issue analysis, graphic exhibits and input to expert reports
• Review critical path, cost loading, schedule content, use of relationships and lag, constraints and milestones
• Create and assist in the creation of comprehensive schedules, utilizing Critical Path Methodology (CPM), resource and cost loading as necessary
• Analyze and prepare analysis of project-costs for direct, indirect, time-related events.
• Work closely with the Project Teams to develop, maintain and manage multiple project schedules; to include periodic tracking and status updates
• Review project documents including drawings and specifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or a related discipline

· 4-8 years scheduling experience in the construction industry

· Strong understanding of the Critical Path Method of scheduling theoretically and as it applies to the project

· Understanding of schedule delay principles and techniques

· Ability to understand and accurately interpret construction documents (drawings, specifications, contracts/general conditions) at all levels of design

· Ability to understand and analyze construction project cost reports, labor distribution reports, and other project accounting information.

· Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suite

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

· Ability and experience developing policies and procedures for construction projects

· Capable of working independently and as a team member under tight deadlines with changing priorities

· Skilled at developing relationships with owners, subcontractors, senior leaders and project teams

· Committed to quality and integrity

· Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

· Excellent organization and time management skills

· Self-motivated and trustworthy

· Customer service driven

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· PMI and AACE International Certifications (PMI-SP, AACEI-PSP)

· Knowledge of additional scheduling software (i.e. Microsoft Project, Deltek Open Plan)

· Experience working for a general contractor or MEP contractor

· Experience in integrating earned value solutions

SENIOR SCHEDULING CONSULTANT - ($135-140K)

Our client is an industry leader in construction management and project controls consulting services. They are in search of an exceptional team member to join our band of dedicated professionals that enjoy the idea of being challenged in a professional environment of innovation, opportunity, development, and continuous improvement. If you are interested in growing professionally and personally within our client's company, and your reputation and integrity are as important to you as they are to us, we encourage you to apply. Need to be in the office 2-3 time per week. Relocation assistance is available.

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE The Senior Consultant will be responsible for developing, maintaining, monitoring, and reviewing CPM schedules, conducting impact analysis, reporting on complex projects, and interacting with clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work closely with the Project Team to develop, maintain, and manage multiple complex project schedules; to include periodic tracking and status updates
• Review project documents including drawings and specifications to ensure compliance
• Create and assist in the creation of comprehensive schedules, utilizing Critical Path Methodology (CPM), resource and cost loading as necessary
• Review critical path, cost loading, schedule content, use of relationships and lag, constraints, and milestones

· Support clients in the identification, quantification, and mitigation of schedule related risks

• Perform schedule assessments, including reviews of critical path, schedule content, use of relationships and lag, constraints and milestones, constructability, and general assessment based on industry knowledge
• Perform construction claims analysis including as-built schedule preparation, schedule analysis, document review and organization, key issue analysis, graphic exhibits, and input to expert reports

· Establish and maintain professional business relations with clients

· Train and oversee junior consultants to ensure work product is meeting or exceeding company’s quality standards

· Work location will be headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or a related discipline

· 12+ years of scheduling experience in the construction industry

· Strong understanding of the Critical Path Method of scheduling theoretically and as it applies to construction projects

· Ability to understand and accurately interpret construction documents (drawings, specifications, contracts/general conditions) at all levels of design, across project types, and trade disciplines

· Expert user in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office Suite

· Experience in Synchro and other 4D modeling tools

· Understanding and experience in Earned Value Management

· Expertise in schedule delay principles and techniques

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

· Capable of working independently and as a team member under tight deadlines with changing priorities

· Skilled at developing relationships with owners, subcontractors, senior leaders and project teams

· Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· PMI and AACE International Certifications (PMI-SP, AACEI-PSP, AACEI-EVP, PMI-PMP)

· Knowledge of additional scheduling and analysis software (i.e. Powerproject, Deltek Acumen Fuse, Deltek Open Plan)

· Experience working for a general contractor or an MEP contractor

· Experience in integrating earned value solutions