Construction Claims Manager/Consultant
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
- Sit full time at our client’s office supporting the local transit initiatives.
- Manage the local rail program’s construction claims program under the supervision of the Director of Construction
Claims, Utility and Third Party. - Responsible for claims avoidance, identification of potential claims, intake, evaluation strategy, documentation,
monitoring, mitigation, resolution, and litigation. - Advise client’s project management team regarding claims prevention, defense and resolution.
- Draft correspondence and other documents to support client’s claims position with respect to claims asserted either by
the contractor or client. - Manage construction management contracts which are utilized for escalated issues, including cost and schedule analysis,
in-depth review of cost items, and preparation for mediation or court proceedings. - Interface with experts to assist with complex and technical issues, including schedule program delays, economic
damages, and time impact. - Oversee and manage claims submitted to alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
- Assist the Contracting Officer with requests for a final written determination and other claims support
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- A minimum of 5 years related experience
- Efficient use of the internet and other electronic and hard copy media for research
- Strong Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Project and Visio skills
- Expert Microsoft Access and Excel skills
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile and present summary level information
- Ability to obtain, cleanse, merge and analyze data from multiple sources
- Excellent interpersonal skills and strong relationship, organizational and follow-up skills
- Self-starter with proven track record of accomplishments
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
