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Construction Claims Manager/Consultant - ( 181907 )

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

In this role, we'll count on you to:

• Sit full time at our client's office supporting the local transit initiatives.
• Manage the local rail program's construction claims program under the supervision of the Director of Construction Claims, Utility and Third Party.
• Responsible for claims avoidance, identification of potential claims, intake, evaluation strategy, documentation, monitoring, mitigation, resolution, and litigation.
• Advise client's project management team regarding claims prevention, defense and resolution.
• Draft correspondence and other documents to support client's claims position with respect to claims asserted either by the contractor or client.
• Manage construction management contracts which are utilized for escalated issues, including cost and schedule analysis, in-depth review of cost items, and preparation for mediation or court proceedings.
• Interface with experts to assist with complex and technical issues, including schedule program delays, economic damages, and time impact.
• Oversee and manage claims submitted to alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
• Assist the Contracting Officer with requests for a final written determination and other claims support.

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• A minimum of 5 years related experience
• Efficient use of the internet and other electronic and hard copy media for research
• Strong Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Project and Visio skills
• Expert Microsoft Access and Excel skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile and present summary level information
• Ability to obtain, cleanse, merge and analyze data from multiple sources
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong relationship, organizational and follow-up skills
• Self-starter with proven track record of accomplishments
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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Business Class: Rail and Transit Systems

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At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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