Director, Construction Claims

HKA is a global leader in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, and expert witness services. We tackle complex challenges with our multi-disciplinary expertise.

As trusted consultants and advisors, we deliver solutions in uncertain and disputed situations, ensuring the best outcomes for clients worldwide. Our experts have testified globally on major cases spanning across a wide range of industries and sectors.

As part of the HKA team you can expect:

• A strong collaborative culture with a mutual pursuit of your success alongside the success of our teams.

• The opportunity to solve problems creatively, contribute to our innovative direction, and be valued as an individual

• The ability to leverage HKA’s strong network and presence in various industries and reputation for exceptional expert witnesses to accelerate career development and connections.

The Opportunity:

HKA is seeking a Director-level Consultant who combines deep forensic scheduling expertise with strong client leadership and commercial acumen. You’ll build and sustain senior client relationships, deliver rigorous schedule delay analyses (Primavera P6), and elevate HKA’s market profile through visible thought leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and assure quality of forensic schedule analyses (baseline, updates, as-built) and delay/impact assessments in Primavera P6.

• Direct organization of project records, document chronologies, and labor/cost analyses.

• Lead Expert Reporting; act as or prepare for expert testimony, including report drafting and court documentation.

• Ensure methodological rigor, consistency, and clear client communication across deliverables.

• Lead delivery of multiple complex projects, managing scope, resources, budgets, and efficiency.

• Manage Risk; identify, escalate, and mitigate project risks; recommend practical solutions while following firm processes.

• Build and maintain senior-level relationships; anticipate needs and resolve complex issues with tact.

• Mentor and develop teams, foster a feedback culture, and represent HKA through thought leadership and industry engagement.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a STEM field

• 8+ years in Construction and Consulting, with experience resolving complex projects and managing multiple deliverables

• Strong understanding of construction documentation such as contracts, RFIs, submittals, and schedules

• Expert in forensic scheduling using Primavera P6, including delay and impact analysis

• Ability to manage and draft Expert Reports to support the Expert Witness

• Skilled in advanced Excel for large-data analysis and producing client-ready visuals and reports

• Experienced in building senior client relationships and crafting well-scoped proposals.

• Demonstrated leadership to direct reports in mentoring, delegation, and performance management.

What we offer:

At HKA we recognize that our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path.

Our Global Recruitment team is committed to providing an authentic candidate experience for all those who take the time to apply to HKA. We are committed to providing an efficient and insightful recruitment process giving candidates a true reflection of life at HKA.

Fairness and Equality at HKA:

HKA works hard to provide a welcoming environment for all of our employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our fairness and equality strategy. Please visit our careers page for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information.

All HKA employment decisions shall be made in accordance with controlling laws and based on merit.

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