Managing Director

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

J.S. Held is seeking a Managing Director dedicated to delivering exceptional client service and superior work product. In this senior role, you will lead and ensure the successful delivery of multiple engagements across the insurance and construction industries.

• Produce highquality delay expert reports
• Preferably have provided evidence in a tribunal or similar formal setting
• Bring a strong construction project background with extensive projectrelated experience
• Possess experience in energy and construction projects worldwide
• Maintain an established network of clients within the APAC region
• Have prior experience working in the APAC region
• Demonstrate experience developing and implementing a business development plan

As a firm committed to continuous learning and development, we seek leaders who are innovative, selfmotivated, and highly organized.

Job Responsibilities

• Produce expert reports
• Present findings to insurers, adjusters, brokers, and all key stakeholders
• Lead the analysis of delay claims
• Review and assess construction delay claims, methodologies, and supporting documentation
• Provide comprehensive schedule analyses
• Develop CPM schedules based on defined scopes of work, using industrystandard productivity rates
• Ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency across all project deliverables
• Support and strengthen client relationships
• Mentor and guide team members on scheduling, claims methodology, and best practices
• Maintain advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Excel, and industrystandard scheduling practices
• Provide expertise in:
  • Critical path impact analysis
  • Delay and productivity assessment
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of cost and resource loading
• Manage multiple concurrent assignments with effective project oversight
• Provide litigation support and/or expert testimony
• Produce highquality written work, including clear, defensible reports
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience preparing and analyzing CPM schedules and construction claims

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant industry credentials or certifications
• Strong leadership and project management capabilities
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and criticalthinking skills
• High attention to detail and strong deadline management

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Ability to travel as needed based on project and client needs
  
  

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team's needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Global Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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