Sr. Associate, Construction Disputes & Advisory (PLDC)

Role Overview: 

Ankura’s Construction Disputes & Advisory PLDC practice is seeking an Associate to support our primary testifying experts on high-profile construction disputes, claims, and litigation matters, focusing on design and construction defect analysis and Standard of Care for Architects, Engineers, General Contractors and other parties. 

Value Proposition: 

This role offers the opportunity to experience a wide range of commercial construction projects across the country that are involved in multi-million dollar disputes.  Providing support to a team of experts across various construction disciplines to solve dispute and litigation challenges. 

This position can be located near an Ankura office anywhere in the U.S., with a strong preference for candidates who would be willing to be present in the Philadelphia Office. 

Responsibilities: 

• Participate in data-gathering activities including document review and preparing technical work product. 

• Assist with detailed, after-the-fact evaluations of Design and Construction Deficiencies and Defects, Water Infiltration/Intrusion, and Standard of Care for general contractors and design professionals. 

• Support the Testifying Expert in their preparation for depositions, mediations, and trial, presenting complex technical and causation findings in a clear, concise, and objective manner. 

• Support forensic analysis of pertinent design and construction documentation to determine contractual liability and cause-and-effect relationships between project events and alleged defects. 

• Support engagement work planning, proposals, budgeting, and client communications for senior-level review. 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a related field from an accredited institution.  

• 2 - 4 years of work experience in architecture or construction with an interest in consulting.

• Candidate working towards a professional architectural certification (RA, AIA, NCARB).