Putting people first, every dayBDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and skilled growth.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for managing projects and monitoring the quality of work performed on construction related to dispute and advisory engagements, including matters related to construction delay, lost productivity, time impact studies, project scheduling, project cost assessment, arising in a litigation context, insurance claims, and proactive advisory servicesEffectively lead the planning and execution of construction claims related services, including compiling financial data, performing analysis and preparing recommendations in matters of dispute management, dispute avoidance and project planning & controlsCorrespondence with clients, contractors, project owners, developers, lawyers, construction project teams, insurance adjusters, and internal contacts to discuss file issues and present our findingsDevelop and maintain client relationships at the highest level, including accountability for most operational aspects of client engagementAttend client sites to perform work (when and where required)Attract and retain top talent to support a sustainable and growing practicePlay an integral role in our talent development priority through coaching,
mentoring and training junior staff; preparing and delivering internal technical training programs; strategically assigningwork opportunities; conducting project/teamperformance reviews and providing continuous feedback on individual performanceActively participate and lead initiatives in business development activities within the global BDO network and externally in the marketplaceHow do we define success for your role?You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and CollaborationYou understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you aspositive, professional, and delivering high-quality workYou identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clientsYou share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talentYou actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplaceYou grow your expertise through learning and professional development.Education and Professional Skills/KnowledgeDegree-level education in Engineering, Construction Management or Quantity Surveying related field (Relevant Masters/Post Graduate level university education would be an asset)Minimum 10+ years of experience in construction claims advisory and disputes resolution, in particular demonstrated expertise in completing,
leading and/or managing construction delay engagements, including writing expert reports. Provision of testimony would be considered an assetStrong analytical, construction project management, scheduling skills, including expert level knowledge of industry specific tools, such as Primavera, MS ProjectStrong knowledge of consulting and expert witness roles in the context of construction claims advisory and disputesPQS/MRICS qualified or equivalent certification would be an assetPrevious experience working on various construction contract types with strong contract administration and quantity surveying skills is desirableExperience in damage quantification focused on contractual claims, disputes and litigation would be an assetDetail oriented, excellent organizational skills, self-driven and highly motivated to be a leaderThe ability and willingness to travel within Canada and internationally, if the need arisesBenefitsWe enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.The expected range of compensation for this role is $123,000 - $173,000/year. The range mentioned above is for reference only, the actual salary will be determined based on experience and the current market.If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Director, Construction Advisory & Dispute Services - C$123,000 - C$173,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 BDO
📍 Winnipeg