Manager - Construction Consulting

Exponent • Alexandria, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

About Exponent Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability. Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team! Key statistics: 950+ Consultants 640+ Ph.D.s 90+ Disciplines 30+ Offices globally Our Opportunity We are currently seeking a Manager for our Construction Consulting Practice in our Alexandria, Virginia office . In this role you will work as part of a team which works on large complex construction change-management and dispute resolution engagements. You will be responsible for Project management Performing and directing detailed project change issue analysis, including delay, cost, productivity impacts Developing demonstrative exhibits, written affirmative and rebuttal reports, and client ready presentations for review by senior management and clients Active participation in industry associations You will have the following skills and qualifications Master’s degree with relevant experience in construction management, architectural design, and/or engineering 10-15 years of experience in the subcontracting, general contracting, construction management or construction consulting industry Sound understanding of industry standard scope and risk allocation processes as well as project delivery methodology Full understanding of the project life cycle from design through closeout and dispute resolution. Experience in construction change processes, including extra work, changes, claims, and dispute resolution processes Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work and interact effectively with internal teams and clients Knowledge of and substantial experience with Primavera P6 and other Project scheduling software Life @ Exponent To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment. Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference. Work Environment At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities. We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with relevant experience in construction management, architectural design, and/or engineering
• 10-15 years of experience in the subcontracting, general contracting, construction management or construction consulting industry
• Sound understanding of industry standard scope and risk allocation processes as well as project delivery methodology
• Full understanding of the project life cycle from design through closeout and dispute resolution.
• Experience in construction change processes, including extra work, changes, claims, and dispute resolution processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work and interact effectively with internal teams and clients
• Knowledge of and substantial experience with Primavera P6 and other Project scheduling software

Responsibilities

• Project management
• Performing and directing detailed project change issue analysis, including delay, cost, productivity impacts
• Developing demonstrative exhibits, written affirmative and rebuttal reports, and client ready presentations for review by senior management and clients
• Active participation in industry associations

Benefits

• Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being.
• We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.
• At the Manager level and above total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager