Senior Director, Construction Disputes – Advisory, Architect

Role Overview

• Lead and serve as the primary testifying expert on high-profile construction disputes, claims, and litigation matters, focusing on design and construction defect analysis and Standard of Care for General Contractors and other parties.
• Lead detailed, after-the-fact evaluations of Design and Construction Deficiencies and Defects, Water Infiltration/Intrusion, and Standard of Care for general contractors and design professionals.
• Serve as the Testifying Expert in depositions, mediations, and trial, presenting complex technical and causation findings in a clear, concise, and objective manner.
• Direct and perform forensic analysis of pertinent design and construction documentation to determine contractual liability and cause-and-effect relationships between project events and alleged defects.
• Oversee data-gathering activities, including document review and supervising the quality control of technical work product.
• Supervise and mentor project personnel, including analysts and less experienced associates.
• Lead engagement work planning, proposals, budgeting, and client communications for senior-level review.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited institution.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Architectural license required.
• NCARB certification preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in construction/engineering, with at least 5 years of dedicated disputes/forensic consulting experience focused on construction defects, liability, and claims.
• Proven history as an Active Testifying Expert (deponent and trial/arbitration witness) on construction defect and standard of care matters (at least 2-3 matters).
• Technical proficiency in design, building codes, and construction methods.
• Experience with forensic analysis techniques related to construction deficiencies and remedial repair protocols.
• Exceptional analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse, non-technical audiences (judges/juries).
• Experience managing client relationships and leading project teams.