Associate, Construction Disputes & Advisory (PLDC)

Ankura • Maryland, Maryland • 1w ago

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

Practice Overview:

Ank ura 's Construction Disputes & Advisory , Professional Liability & Defective Construction (P LDC) expert team, consisting of Architects, Engineers, and Contractors, perform various technical analyses, typically related to commercial construction disputes, and present our findings in visual presentations and expert reports for mediation, dispute resolution boards, arbitration panels, and in court for judges and juries.

Our professionals assist in contemporaneous and after-the-fact evaluations of Design and Construction Deficiencies and Defects, Water Infiltration and Intrusion, Standard of Care (of Architect, Engineer, and Contractor), project close-out, change order entitlement, punch list and inspection content, evaluation of defective work and remedial repair protocols, among others.

Role Overview:

Ankura's Construction Disputes & Advisory PLDC practice is seeking an Associate to support our primary testifying experts on high-profile construction disputes, claims, and litigation matters, focusing on design and construction defect analysis and Standard of Care for Architects, Engineers, General Contractors and other parties.

Value Proposition:

This role offers the opportunity to experience a wide range of commercial construction projects across the country that are involved in multi- million dollar disputes . Providing support to a team of experts across various construction disciplines to solve dispute and litigation challenges.

This position can be located near an Ankura office anywhere in the U.S., with a strong preference for candidates who would be willing to be present in the Philadelphia Office.

Responsibilities:

Participate in data-gathering activities including document review and preparing technical work product .

Assist with detailed, 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, mediations, and trial, presenting complex technical and causation findings in a clear, concise, and objective manner.

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, proposals, budgeting, and client communications for senior-level review.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering , Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited institution

Some e xperience in construction, engineering or architecture with an interest in consulting.

Candidate working towards professional certifications (PE, RA, CCM, or equivalent) is a plus .

Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters, if you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, submit an online application, or participate in an interview/assessment, please email accommodations@ankura.com or call toll-free +1.312-583-2122. This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues unrelated to a disability, will not receive a response.

Ankura Consulting Group, LLC is an independent global expert services and advisory firm that delivers services and end-to-end solutions to help clients at critical inflection points related to conflict, crisis, performance, risk, strategy, and transformation. The Ankura team consists of more than 2000 professionals serving 3,000+ clients across 55 countries who are leaders in their respective fields and areas of expertise. Collaborative Lateral Thinking That Delivers??, hard-earned experience, expertise, and multidisciplinary capabilities drive results and Ankura is unrivalled in its ability to assist clients to Protect, Create, and Recover Value??. For more information, please visit, ankura.com.

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