Consultant - Construction Advisory (Open to New Grads)

Requirements

• Bilingual in Spanish
• Physical & Mental Qualifications
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to travel for various assignments.
• Some of the Benefits We Have Include
• J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team's needs.
• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit
• Other Duties
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Please explore what we're all about at www.jsheld.com.
• EEO and Job Accommodations
• We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering.
• J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email jobs@jsheld.com . Include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Benefits

Additional Information

Our Construction Advisory team is seeking an entry-level Consultant to support our growing dispute resolution and claims practice. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on complex construction matters, contributing to analysis, reporting, and client deliverables while building a strong foundation in the industry. The candidate will primarily be involved in construction dispute resolution, claims preparation and analysis, forensic accounting, cost analysis, and providing project controls and contract administration support on live projects. The candidate will assist the quantum expert(s) and/or the lead analyst. This individual will perform damages quantification, including loss of productivity analysis, prolongation costs analysis, additional work assessment and contract assessments, and will contribute to the expert report preparation. An individual is required who can show initiative, perform advanced data research, manage client relations and deliver on tight deadlines. This role will involve frequent client interaction and will require the successful candidate to prepare and make presentations to communicate results. The individual should be able to demonstrate experience in writing reports to a high level and have strong industry experience in large construction and engineering projects. We anticipate that the successful candidate will have a good academic record and be able to demonstrate how they have distinguished themselves within their chosen field. They will be expected to work collaboratively with the team and deliver assignments to the client's satisfaction. Required Qualifications 0-1 years of experience in accounting or project management experience in the construction and engineering industry. A recognized undergraduate degree in accounting, construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, or similar from a leading university. Internship experience with engineering or construction firms, or a construction claim/dispute firm. Excellent oral and verbal communications skills. Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams. Professionalism and client facing ability, able to build trust. A strong technical foundation in project planning and control. Relationship building and strong interpersonal skills. Proficient in construction programming software (i.e., Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project). A flexible approach to their work. An understanding of the demands of project-based work, able to work under pressure and an ability to meet deadlines. A sense of personal responsibility for the quality of their work. This is a full-time position based in our Miami (Brickell) office.

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