The Vertex Companies, LLC is a leading multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm that provides forensic consulting, engineering design, construction management, claims & dispute resolution, environmental, and digital solutions to insurance carriers, sureties, law firms, real estate owners, property managers, public agencies, and commercial clients.

Ready to start your Construction Claims career with a leader in the industry? 

This is the perfect opportunity to learn about Construction Claims as an Associate Consultant, supporting our growing Scheduling Claims practice.

Associate Consultants provide support to management and the team in preparation and evaluation of construction claims on matters of varying sizes. Associates are responsible for assisting in delivering outstanding professional services on assigned projects and will gain the skills and experience to develop within the practice. Associate Consultants support detailed analyses of project schedule delays, cost overruns, productivity, contracts, change orders and other issues related to design and construction

What you will doing:

• Provide support in the preparation and/or evaluation of construction expert reports
• Assist in development and/or analysis of construction scheduling claims and delay analyses
• Assist in the evaluation of contract damages and preparation of cost analyses
• Develop, update, and maintain project schedules with project manager and superintendent input in Primavera P6.
• Assist with data gathering efforts including document review and supervision, and quality control of data entry activities
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, construction-related field (i.e.: architecture, construction management or civil engineering)
• Internship or prior experience in a construction or consulting setting preferred
• Familiarity with interpreting construction drawings, specifications, contracts, estimating and take-offs, and as-built drawings
• Knowledge of computer operations and standard office software packages (MS Office and Excel) required, Primavera 6 (P6) familiarity preferred
• Travel as required to fulfill position and project responsibilities.
• Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with superiors, co- workers, clients and subcontractors

Why work with us:

Construction Claims is an exciting profession that builds strong consulting skills and touches all parts of engineering and construction projects, from scheduling to cost control.

Our “Lifetime of Learning” program ensures that all employees receive the training, opportunities, and guidance they need to grow with us as we expand. And we are a consistent Zweig Best Places to Work winner.

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VERTEX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you require assistance to complete any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at [email protected].

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Please note that VERTEX does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, VERTEX will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, VERTEX explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of VERTEX.