Director - Project Advisory

Company Description

SOCOTEC Advisory, LLC., is a subsidiary of Socotec USA, an industry leader in dispute resolution, project advisory, building envelope design, structural failure analysis and energy efficiency consulting services. Socotec’s portfolio of companies is equipped to provide an enhanced scope of solutions to our client base for a wide variety of project types, risks and technologies.

At SOCOTEC’s Atlanta GA practice we specialize in two primary areas of expertise – Dispute Resolution and Project Advisory (PA) Services. And while this focus remains at our core, we are strengthened through our affiliation with other SOCOTEC entities that also practice in all sectors of construction. It is through these relationships that we can collaborate with over 400 technical experts to position ourselves as a trusted advisor. We consistently provide thorough, independent, and compelling project assessments that clients rely on to manage risks, avoid and equitably resolve disputes.

SOCOTEC’s Project Advisory practice provides technical problem solving and insight into project activities that improve performance through root cause analysis, analysis and preparation of estimates, budgets, schedules, contracts, and cost control systems. Our Project Advisory services are typically performed on-site in an Owner’s Representative or Construction Monitoring capacity. In either role, our work empowers stakeholders to confidently make decisions that impact schedule and costs to successfully achieve client project goals.

The Director will be responsible for execution of project requirements from initial kick-off through preparation of deliverables including presentations and reports. Specific responsibilities include the following:

Provide project advisory execution leadership including:

• Review contracts, subcontracts and other contractual documentation
• Technical evaluations and root cause analysis
• Audit on-site construction progress
• Mediation/litigation support as required
• Contactor work scope development, evaluation and contract negotiation processes
• Execution of Project QA/QC processes
• Oversite of project schedule management processes
• Evaluate baseline schedule and assumptions
• Estimates and cost reports
• Root cause analysis
• Support monthly OAC meetings and lead Client Sr. Management communication
• Oversite of change order and pay application administration
• Damages quantification
• Project set up including scope, reporting and document retention
• Prepare and/or review project status presentations and update reports
• Project close out

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have 5 to 7 years of construction project leadership including verbal and written communication across all levels of the project organization. Additionally, candidates must be proficient in the following:

• Construction means and methods for commercial, multi-family residential and specialty projects
• Client communication and follow-up
• P6, MS Project, Excel, and other graphical communication tools
• 75% travel required
• B.S. in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent work experience
• Consistently demonstrate SOCOTEC’s core values
• 5 to 7 years of construction related experience
• US based and valid work permit if applicable
• Coach/mentor less experienced consultants
• Construction project management
• Construction risk management
• Work with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of building design parameters including structural, architectural, electrical, waterproofing and MEP systems

Additional Information

SOCOTEC offers generous compensation packages including salary, benefits & bonus based upon relevant experience.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.