Consultant, Construction Solutions
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- Apr 18, 2019 Post Date
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- 181K2 Requisition #
About Construction Solutions
The Construction Solutions practice within the Forensic & Litigation Consulting segment offers advice on contractual, technical, commercial and management matters, ranging from the development and delivery of capital programs; to investigation on the entitlement and quantification of time and money claims; to compliance, accounting and auditing support; and to expert testimony. Where litigation or arbitration is unavoidable, we have considerable experience in working as an integrated part of our clients’ legal teams under the leadership of appointed solicitors or legal counsel.
Our professionals are internationally renowned for their expertise in working at the highest level in the engineering and construction industries. With backgrounds in both commercial contracting and professional industry practice, our consultants are fully able to understand technical, commercial and legal matters, enabling them to identify key issues quickly and to find the best solutions for our clients.
Construction Solutions within FTI has been operating in Canada and the United States for many years.
About The Opportunity
The Construction Solutions group is seeking construction professionals to join our practice in the Toronto office. Applicants should have experience in one or more of the following areas: construction claims, dispute resolution, CPM scheduling and schedule analysis, and/or project controls advisory services. We are looking for candidates who are excellent team players and will adhere to FTI’s core values.
Primary Duties
A Consultant is responsible for research and analysis of issues related to disputes on large capital construction projects. Responsibilities include:
- Interaction with client personnel, other team members, contractors, design team and other professionals from other firms involved in the engagement.
- Organizing information to facilitate effective data access and analysis.
- Maintaining detailed working paper records of reflecting assumptions, methodologies, and sources of information employed during the performance of all analytical tasks.
- Working to deliver a quality product within established timeframes.
- Preparing draft written analyses and other reports for third parties, as necessary, on the project scope and/or results of activities.
- Preparing PowerPoint presentations and quantitative exhibits for third parties on the project scope and findings.
Basic Qualifications
- University degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, and/or related fields.
- Minimum of one (1) years of related experience in the construction and/or consulting field will be considered an asset.
- Familiarity with project controls, scheduling, and/or construction cost management.
Preferred Skills
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), mathematical and organizational skills.
- Proficient knowledge of PC environment and related software including Microsoft applications such as PowerPoint, Access and Excel.
- Proficient with scheduling software including Primavera Project Planner and Microsoft Project.
- Ability to travel internationally, which may include extended periods of time and to remote jobsite locations.
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently in a high-paced, multi-task environment with attention to detail.
- Ability to produce high quality work product under strict deadlines.
- Flexibility in handling assigned tasks and engagements due to deadline and task priority changes.
- High level of interpersonal skills.
- High level of quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills.
- Hard working, eager to learn and motivated to succeed.
Position Classification: Exempt
FTI's recruitment process includes accommodation for applicants with disabilities. All accommodations will take into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability and are available upon request.
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