Associate Director, Forensic Dispute & Investigations

Putting People First

BDO 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 professional growth.

We are seeking an ambitious professional to join our growing Construction Advisory and Dispute Services practice as an Associate Director. This is a new role that offers a unique chance to collaborate with seasoned professionals, enhance your skills, and lead critical and complex projects from inception to completion in project controls, claims and disputes, within a team focused on growth, innovation and excellence.

• Lead and oversee forensic delay analysis, quantum analysis, productivity analysis and insurance loss quantification for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects
• Lead planning and project controls, including progress tracking, cost analysis, and loss quantifications
• Assist in cost estimation and cost planning from design documents
• Provide strategic oversight for analyzing complex project schedules, and the investigation and quantification of damages
• Ensure accurate data extraction by reviewing project contemporaneous records, identifying key evidence, and utilizing advanced tools for comprehensive planning and reporting
• Effective internal and external document control and management
• Prepare concise reports outlining the analyses findings, ensuring clarity and precision in presenting data
• Communicate with clients, legal counsel, and insurance professionals
• Lead engagement proposals and drive business development initiatives
• Coach, mentor, and train junior staff; deliver internal training; assign work strategically; and conduct performance reviews.
• Visit project sites as needed

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work:
  Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; client describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work.
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients.
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent.
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace.
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, quantity surveying or related discipline
• 6-10 years of experience in delay analysis, damage quantification, or project management in engineering and construction industry
• Experience in delay analysis and damage quantification work related to contractual claims, disputes and litigation would be an asset
• Strong understanding of cost estimation and cost planning for construction and infrastructure projects
• Understanding of various construction contracting models
• Proficient in Primavera or other project scheduling software
• Professional certifications such as PSP, CCP, MRICS or PQS would be an asset
• Proficient in MS Office tools such as Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective communication, technical writing, and client management skills
• Willingness to travel within Canada and internationally as needed

The expected range of compensation for this role is $88,000 – $134,000 per year.

Our people‑first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We 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…