Consultant - Construction Advisory

Consultant – Construction Advisory

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high‑stakes matters requiring urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, and clear‑cut analysis.

We are seeking a Consultant to join our Construction Advisory team, focusing on claims and dispute resolution, delay analysis, project advisory services, construction cost analysis and controls, and construction planning and scheduling. The role involves partnering with subject matter experts to work on diverse projects and clients, providing thorough and objective analysis to assess and mitigate risks on complex construction issues.

This position delivers a clear, well‑defined career path.

• Assist in advising clients in the engineering and construction space.
• Review and assess project change orders, including scope, costs, and schedules.
• Review and analyze project schedules, including delay analysis.
• Analyze loss of productivity and inefficiency.
• Calculate damages, including increased material, labor costs, or additional subcontractor costs.
• Analyze extended general conditions and other time‑related costs.
• Review and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Assist in preparation of expert reports and presentations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, etc.) or Construction Management.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Bluebeam, Adobe, or other PDF management software.
• Scheduling software knowledge – Microsoft Project or Primavera.
• Hybrid office attendance required.
• Recent graduate or 1–3 years of relevant experience (internships acceptable).

• Ability to remain stationary during work shifts.
• Willingness to travel within the United States and internationally.

• Maintains project focus and delivers within time frames.
• Works independently in client‑facing environments and aligns recommendations with client and firm interests.
• Analytical thinker who collects, organizes, and interprets data for decision support.
• Skilled communicator at all organizational levels, maintaining confidentiality.
• Prioritizes quality of work and has mechanisms to ensure accuracy.
• Maintains professionalism, a positive attitude, and strong client relationships.
• Shows entrepreneurial spirit and self‑motivation for growth.
• Facilitates teamwork and builds consensus among diverse teams.

• Flexible remote work options.
• Flexible time‑off policy.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Commuter benefits.

Salary range: $65,000 – $80,000 (subject to experience, location, and role responsibilities).

Other duties: duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

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EEO and Job Accommodations:

We embrace diversity and are an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process by emailing  and including “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.