We are seeking a Delay Expert to enhance our already robust team of professionals supporting our clients in Chile. The main role of this position is to primarily be involved in construction dispute resolution, litigation support, and expert witness testimony, claims assessment, quantum and/or schedule analysis, technical issue analysis, and time-relevant evaluation services. We anticipate that the successful candidate will have a good academic record and be able to demonstrate how they have distinguished themselves within their chosen field. We also expect the individual will be able to contribute to business development through networking and marketing activities.

 Job Responsibilities: 

• Perform advanced data research, management, and analysis.  

• This role will involve frequent client interaction and may require making presentations to communicate results.  

• The international nature of our work means that the successful candidate should be prepared to travel, sometimes at short notice.  

• The candidate may be undertaking expert witness work either as the named expert or supporting other experts.  

• They should be able to demonstrate experience in either writing expert reports to a high level or experience in the development and execution phases of projects, having been exposed to claims preparation, review, contract management, changes in the scope of work, schedule management, and negotiations, as well as have strong industry experience in large construction and engineering projects.

• A recognized undergraduate degree in quantity surveying, construction management, engineering or similar from a leading university. 

• A postgraduate qualification in construction law (or similar) is desirable but not essential. 

• Minimum 5-10 years of experience with engineering or construction firms, or a construction claim/dispute firm. 

• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills. 

• Proficient working knowledge of relevant industry program management software including Primavera P6, MS Project, and Microsoft applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and PowerBi. 

• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams. 

• Professionalism and client-facing ability, able to build trust. 

• A strong technical underpinning in project planning. 

• Relationship building and strong interpersonal skills. 

• A flexible approach to their work. 

• An understanding of the demands of project-based work, ability to work under pressure, and ability to meet deadlines. 

• A sense of personal responsibility for the quality of their work. 

• Fluent in English and Spanish. 

Additional Information

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

 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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