Managing Consultant, Surety Claims

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a global professional services firm that offers consulting, expert witness services, construction project advisory, and compliance and regulatory services to a myriad of markets and industries. Our purpose is to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities.

Managing Consultants monitor and investigate construction activities, review data, perform analyses, and prepare technical deliverables and other work products for our clients.

• Analyze overall health of construction project and audit project finances to determine risks associated with schedule, budget/cost, quality, and safety.
• Review and interpretation of construction drawings, specifications, schedules and contract documents.
• Investigate surety performance and payment bond claims.
• Provide on-site management of construction projects: prepare consulting budget and actively manage project deliverables and tasks.
• Oversee and manage regional team of consultants and associates.
• Perform technical evaluation and assessment of construction performance.
• Prepare detailed client reports and peer review team contributions.
• Participate in the Account Management/Business Development Program.
• Requires frequent travelling to client sites in region and nationally.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field, Masters a plus (work experience considered in lieu of degree on a case-by-case basis
• 10+ years construction project management or engineering experiences
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Excellent writing and organizational skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Proficiency using office applications (MS Office) - P6 a plus
• Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, or General Contractor license a plus
• CDT, CCCA, or CCM certification a plus

The salary range for this position is between $140,000 - $160,000.

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

VERTEX offers a solid total compensation package including base salary and discretionary bonus plan. We also offer a robust benefits package including, healthcare (with multiple plan options) and dental; Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. We offer a 401k plan with immediate match and vesting, Flex Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and other perks.  We provide a generous paid time off plan for eligible employees including 15 days of vacation, 64 hours of sick time, and 9.5 paid holidays (prorated for eligible part-time employees).  Our “Lifetime of Learning” program also offers tuition reimbursement and additional support for pursuing advanced education, to help employees grow their skills and careers.

VERTEX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you require assistance to complete any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at [email protected].

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Please note that VERTEX does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, VERTEX will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, VERTEX explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of VERTEX.