Location: Oakville, Ontario

As a member of our dynamic organization, the Senior Associate will be required to work equally well both on your own and as part of a team and to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals. You will be responsible for providing clients with a candid and reliable overview of their risk landscape and related solutions. You will play a key role in identifying, analyzing, preparing, and presenting written reports for claims and disputes on construction and engineering projects.

The Senior Associate role is strongly oriented in problem-solving. As such, we are looking for a creative thinker with excellent qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills. The successful applicant will be a highly driven, autonomous and resilient team player with a strong work ethic. You will often be working on multiple client engagements of varying size, scope and complexity, so the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced work workplace is essential.

Demonstrated communication and negotiation skills, both oral and written, are a must-have. You should also be prepared to work flexible hours/overtime and travel within the GTA as required.

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Key responsibilities:

- Participate fully in the operational aspects of construction claims files
- Assist the team in construction claims, commercial advisory and project controls, dispute prevention and resolution-related work
- Produce analysis, reports or presentations outlining findings and recommendations
- Support the team in managing project timelines, quality, budget and client relationship




- Manage projects according to the client-approved scope of work and deliver high-quality reports on time and within budget
- Conduct research based on projects and operations details and requirements
- Provide consulting services to clients regarding change management, schedule management, and dispute prevention
- Deliver successful construction projects by identifying contracting strategies, implementing cost controls and capital management systems
- Manage document collection, sorting and organization with clients.
- Assist the team in marketing, business development and office management
- Coach, mentor and assist junior staff in building expertise
- Additional duties as required

Required qualifications and skills:

- A bachelor's or master's degree, ideally in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Construction Management, Architecture), Business or Accounting
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in the construction industry
- Experience analyzing complex engineering and construction projects, particularly with progress measurement risk management – executive reporting is also an asset
- Familiarity with advanced computer applications, including proficiency in CPM scheduling software (Primavera, Microsoft Project), and MS Office Suite applications

Preferred skills and experience:

- Previous experience with construction claims
- Construction project management experience – planning and executing projects/engagements to their successful conclusion
- Relevant experience in construction, infrastructure, healthcare, energy, government and/or financial sectors
- Registered or eligible for registration with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO)

📌 Senior Associate, Construction Claims – Consulting & Advisory (Canada)
🏢 JTE Claims Consultants
📍 Canada