Construction Advisory Consultant

Consulting Staff Dallas, Texas Houston, Texas


Description

Position at Berkeley Research Group, LLC

BRG's Global Construction practice offers professional experience and competence in fact finding, data analytics, claims/dispute analysis and management, and litigation support; along with technical expertise in engineering, architecture, construction management, public contracting, specifications and technical document development, schedule development and analysis, cost analysis, negotiations, and expert witness testimony. Our practice is seeking an experienced consultant or manager level that is close to our Dallas/Fort Worth or Houston office. This person will work with project managers and experts performing the detailed analyses required to provide the best solutions for our client. In addition, you will also:
 
Job Responsibilities
  • Support detailed analyses of project schedule delays, cost overruns, productivity, contracts, change orders and other issues related to design and construction.
  • Assist with data gathering activities including document review and supervision, and quality control of data entry activities.
  • Demonstrate proper creation and documentation of work product.
  • Demonstrate creativity and learn to efficiently use relevant software tools, analytical methods, and computer models to develop solutions.
  • Gain experience developing and maintaining electronic databases, spreadsheets and other files as dictated by project needs.
  • Perform detailed research and analysis, then put the results into action (e.g., gather, review, and summarize literature and data from the public domain, specialized industry resources, or client, public and commercial databases).
  • Audit own work product and work product of others to assure quality.
  • Participate in a positive team environment and work hard to meet client deadlines and quality expectations.
    Qualifications 
    • A degree (e.g. BS, BBA, MBA, M.A., M.S., etc.) with a focus in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or other related subjects;
    • Candidate must reside close to our DFW or Houston offices and available to go in when required;
    • Three to six (3-6) years of experience Construction advisory service;
    • Previous experience in handling Construction Delay Analysis and/or Labor Productivity Analysis and Claims/Change Order Analysis;
    • Experience in investigative work focused on contractual claims and disputes;
    • Previous field experience on construction projects or working for a large general contractor as a project manager is beneficial;
    • Developed, prepared, maintained, updated, reviewed, and analyzed schedules (P6, MSP, and any other scheduling platforms);
    • Advanced capabilities with MS Excel for modeling and damages calculations purposes;
    • Commitment to producing high quality analysis and attention to details;
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills; and
    • Desire to work within a team environment.

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    About BRG

    Berkeley Research Group, LLC (BRG) is a global consulting firm that helps leading organizations advance in three key areas: disputes and investigations, corporate finance, and strategy and operations. Headquartered in California with over 40 offices around the world, we are an integrated group of experts, industry leaders, academics, data scientists, and professionals working beyond borders and disciplines. BRG strives to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is instinctive, not an initiative. We celebrate and value the diversity of our professionals and are dedicated to maintaining a truly inclusive work environment where all individuals feel respected and valued. We harness our collective expertise to deliver the inspired insights and practical strategies our clients need to stay ahead of what's next.

    Berkeley Research Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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