Senior Associate/Director, Construction Disputes & Advisory (Bi-Lingual-Spanish)

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

Practice Overview

Ankura's Construction Disputes & Advisory Practice delivers sophisticated expert services and strategic advisory solutions to resolve complex construction disputes and optimize capital project performance. Our multidisciplinary team combines deep industry expertise with advanced analytical capabilities to provide independent professional opinions, delay and cost analysis, and practical risk mitigation strategies across some of the world's largest and most complex infrastructure, real estate, healthcare, energy, and financial services projects.

Role Overview

The Senior Associate/Director will lead the daily execution of complex construction dispute resolution engagements.

This position can be based in either our Phoenix or Miami office.

Value Proposition

This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to drive the analytical outcomes of multi-million-dollar disputes, help shape client strategy, and contribute to the growth of the firm’s presence in the Latin American market. You will contribute to high-performing teams, own the technical work product, and operate with a clear path forward.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-today delivery of complex disputes engagements, including detailed analyses of project schedule delays, cost overruns, productivity, contracts, change orders, and other issues.
• Support and manage the production of comprehensive reports for review, and validation.
• Supervise, mentor, and manage project personnel to ensure technical accuracy and work product defensibility.
• Contribute to engagement planning, including the development of proposals, budgeting and budget tracking, and defining work tasks and deliverables.
• Develop and present complex technical findings.
• Develop and validate sophisticated computer models of schedules and costs using Primavera P6 and other software packages.
• Research and analyze project cost records and financial statements; reconcile claim amounts to accounting systems and to insurers' calculations.
  
  

Senior Associate or Director level will be determined through the interview process and based on the candidate's level of experience.

Requirements

• 3 years of disputes/claims consulting experience in the construction and engineering industries is required, with a proven ability in technical documentation.
• Business-level fluency in both Spanish and English required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Advanced P6 scheduling and project controls expertise is essential.
• Proven experience in damages, contractual liability, and investigative work focused on complex contractual disputes, claims, and litigation.
• Experience managing client relationships and leading project teams in a consulting environment.
• Exceptional analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications (PE, PMP, CCM, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Experience with international construction projects and deep familiarity with various contract forms (FIDIC, NEC, AIA, EJCDC) preferred.
  
  

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