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Senior consultant / associate director, construction, projects & assets, melbourne

Melbourne
FTI Consulting
Construction
Posted: 14 March
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About the Role We are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced quantity surveyors to join ourMelbourneConstruction, Projects & Assets (CP&A) team, as a Senior Consultant or Associate Director.Prior claims and disputes related experience is advantageous. With a competitive salary and bonus structure, this is a full‐time role, offering excellent career opportunities and professional development.The CP&A practice within FTI Consulting is a leading global provider of commercial management and dispute resolution services on complex projects across all construction, engineering and related industries. Drawing on years of combined experience on some of the world's most complex and mission‐critical construction projects, FTI Consulting has a proven track record in providing solutions to help our clients reduce risk and to prevent, mitigate and resolve construction problems.Industry sectors include economic infrastructure (roads, rail, airports, ports), social infrastructure (stadiums, hospitals, hotels, education facilities), natural resources (on‐shore and off‐shore oil & gas, mining, wind farms, waste‐to‐energy), housing, commercial and industrial building.Melbourne based, possibly involving some inter‐state travel.If you are interested in becoming part of a fast‐growing company and helping shape its future, read on.What You'll DoAdvise lawyers, principals, contractors, subcontractors, developers and funders on contractual, technical and commercial issues that relate to construction and engineering projects.Help clients resolve commercial disputes by establishing clear, commercial strategies, promoting early resolution.Where litigation or arbitration is unavoidable, assist as an integrated part of our clients' legal teams or with external legal counsel, providing support across the entire dispute life cycle, from research and analysis to mediation, expert determination, arbitration, or trial proceedings.Provide support to quantum and/or delay experts involved in the preparation of expert reports for the purpose of dispute resolution.Provide support and assist senior members of the team involved in the preparation and defence of contractual claims on construction and engineering projects.Analyse project data such as cost records, labour hours and quantity measures.Core quantity surveying duties including commercial and contract management and contract administration.How You'll Grow This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded and commercially astute person who is keen to develop their career in a construction and engineering‐related environment with a global provider of commercial management and dispute resolution services.You will receive:Opportunities to work on major projects in the Australia and Asia Pacific regionsMentoring and training from renowned delay and quantum experts recognised in Lexology, which recognises consulting experts globallyRelevant formal and informal trainingOpportunities to work in other jurisdictions and with FTI colleagues in the APAC regionA structured career path with the chance to grow, develop your skills and progress within FTI Consulting through a structured performance review processSupport in obtaining professional qualification, e.g. chartered quantity surveyor with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or similarQualifications and Experience Ideally, you will have:Between 4 to 6 years (Senior Consultant level) or 5 to 7 years (Associate Director level) claims, commercial, contract administration, cost engineering, quantity surveying and/or disputes advisory related experienceA bachelor's degree in a related disciplineExperience assisting with the preparation of quantum expert reports for the purpose of adjudication, litigation or arbitrationExperience assisting with the preparation and negotiation of claims in a commercial/claims driven environment on construction/engineering projectsExperience in the quantification and costing and/or commercial management of construction worksSite‐based construction/engineering experienceExcellent written and spoken EnglishThe ability to work on multiple client matters at one time with limited supervisionThe ability to work with senior team members and clients in demanding situations with strict deadlinesA strong work ethic and integrity and high level of professionalismExcellent MS Word and Excel skillsCandidates that don't have the necessary experience but have a great attitude and are keen to develop their career in a construction claims environment will be considered. Preference will, however, be given to candidates that have some demonstrable exposure to:Alternative Dispute ResolutionWorking on construction/engineering matters in arbitration or litigationOur Benefits Apart from the well‐structured career path and collaborative team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:Attractive remuneration, including discretionary bonuses available to all employees18 weeks paid, gender‐neutral parental leave with full superannuation contributions throughout paid and unpaid leaveFlexible working arrangementsFinancial support to obtain work‐related professional qualificationProfessional membership contributions and generous paid study leave (up to 12 days)Corporate discount available for health insurance, including dependent(s)Employee Assistance Program ("EAP") – free to all employees and their immediate families35 hours per year for approved pro bono mattersSpecial leave – 2 days per year of a cultural or religious holiday that is not treated as a public holiday in AustraliaFTI Work Perks: our discount program that provides a wide range of corporate offers, savings, and wellbeing resourcesMonthly Health & Wellbeing program including fitness subsidiesAnnual paid volunteer hoursCorporate matching for charitable donationsOpportunity to join our Reconciliation Action Plan – working group; FTI's Women's Initiative Network (FTI WIN); Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging and Corporate Citizenship committeesAbout FTI Consulting FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7,900 employees located in 32 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award‐winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The company generated $3.7 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting's services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange.For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.Equal Opportunity FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Additional InformationJob Family/Level: Op Level 3 - DirectorCitizenship Status Accepted: Not ApplicableCompensationMinimum Pay: 101000Maximum Pay: 150000#J-18808-Ljbffr

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