The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a leading and fast-growth multidisciplinary professional services firm that provides forensic consulting, engineering design, construction project advisory, and environmental solutions. We primarily work with developers, REITs, insurance carriers, sureties, attorneys, architects, property managers, public agencies, general contractors and institutional real estate and property owners solve matters in the natural and built environment. 

Ready to expand your Construction Claims career with VERTEX? 

Construction Claims is an exciting profession for those who enjoy forensic project scheduling. This is the perfect opportunity to expand your experience in Construction Claims as an Associate Consultant, supporting our growing Scheduling Claims practice in our Irvine, CA office.

Associate Consultants provide support to management and the team in the preparation and evaluation of construction claims on projects of varying sizes. They support detailed analyses of litigation cases focused on 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 evaluation of construction claims reports
• Assist in development and 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)
• 2+ years work experience in a construction and/or civil engineering setting, preferably in a consulting environment
• Prior experience working with construction related damages and investigative work focused on contractual disputes, claims, and/or litigation
• Familiarity with interpreting construction drawings, specifications, contracts, estimating and take-offs, and as-built drawings
• Prior experience using scheduling applications to develop project schedules

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The expected hiring range for this role is between $70,000-$90,000 depending on the experience level of the candidate.

This role is a hybrid role reporting into our Irvine, CA office.

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VERTEX offers a solid total compensation package including a base salary and a competitive bonus plan. We also offer a robust benefits package including, healthcare (with multiple plan options) and dental; Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. We offer a 401k plan with immediate match and vesting, Flex Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and other perks.  We provide a generous paid time off plan for eligible employees including 15 days of vacation, 64 hours of sick time, and 9.5 paid holidays (prorated for eligible part-time employees).  Our “Lifetime of Learning” program also offers tuition reimbursement and additional support for pursuing advanced education, to help employees grow their skills and careers.