Senior Construction Claims Specialist
Company: Black & Veatch
Location: Paramus
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Job Description:
Senior Construction Claims SpecialistDate: Jan 1,
2023Location:US Overland Park, KS, USCompany: Black & Veatch Family
of CompaniesAt Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the
project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social,
economic and geographic barriers by making life's critical
resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide
critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver
solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our
professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is
more important than the health, happiness and professional growth
of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance
options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career
growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help yougive us
your best, and together we can build a world of difference.Req Id :
81782Opportunity Type : StaffRelocation eligible : NoFull time/Part
time : Full-TimeContract Hire Only for this Project : NoJob
SummaryThis position offers the opportunity for a talented
professional with forensic cost and schedule experience to join the
Black & Veatch legal team in partnering with project teams to
resolve varied and challenging problems. The position is well
suited for someone who likes working in a dynamic, high-stakes and
fast-paced environment, and that can leverage strong organizational
skills to prioritize and tackle the challenges facing our project
teams. This professional will have the opportunity to interact
across all aspects of Black & Veatchs business and leadership, and
develop the support required to solve the problem at hand. This
position also will allow for a flexible work location and present
the opportunity to travel to project sites when needed to develop
claim support.#LI-NK1Key Responsibilities
- At the direction of and in coordination with Dispute Resolution
Counsel and the Director of Claims, work with project teams
leadership to assess and develop defensible cost and schedule
impact claims, including taking the lead in gathering and
development of support for claims
- Assist in developing claim strategy, with particular focus on
developing cost and schedule impacts to support project claims
- Draft reports, presentations and other supporting claim
documentation reflecting cost and schedule impacts
- Work with and assist BV Dispute Resolution counsel (including,
as applicable, outside counsel) in the management of outside cost
and schedule consultants to the extent required for a particular
matter
- Working with project teams to develop auditable and defensible
claims for losses on insurance claims, including builders all risk
and professional liability
- Develop and deliver training to project management and project
controls professionals across BV with respect to forensic cost and
schedule claim methodology to assist in improving those commercial
skills among our project teamsMinimum Qualifications
- Four-year Bachelor's degree
- 10+ years experience in project controls or other similar
experience with forensic cost and schedule analysis
- All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment
onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of
the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and
motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable
laws and regulations.Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading teams
- Excels in performing forensic cost and schedule analysis,
including delay, prolongation and extension, disruption and loss of
productivity.
- Communicates and builds trust effectively with team, as well as
project leadership
- Strong relationship skills, both with internal team and
organizationallyCertificationsWork Environment/Physical
DemandsTypical office enviornment.CompetenciesSalary PlanADM:
Administrative/BusinessJob Grade007Black & Veatch Holding Company,
its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and
regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of
age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status,
genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and
expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other
status protected by law.Black & Veatch is committed to being an
employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that
keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. We offer
professionals an array of health and welfare benefits that vary
based on their geographic region and employment status. This may
include health, life accident and disability insurances, paid time
off, financial programs and more. Professionals may also be
eligible for a performance-based bonus program.By valuing diverse
voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive
environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative
and effective solutions for clients.Job Segment: Construction,
Engineering
Keywords: Black & Veatch, Paterson , Senior Construction Claims Specialist, Professions , Paramus, New Jersey
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