ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Founded in 1982, FTI exists to help companies and their stakeholders protect and enhance enterprise value in an increasingly complex economic, legal and regulatory environment. We are the trusted advisor entrenched in many of the game-changing events that make headlines, move markets and create business history. FTI is a leader helping leaders; we proudly serve 97 of the top 100 law firms, 85% of all fortune 100 companies, and 9 of the 10 top bank holding companies in the world. Our global workforce of more than 3,000 employees is comprised of professionals who address a broad range of issues in the areas of corporate finance, performance, governance, liability, technology, reputation management and external regulation. Our ranks include forensic accountants; former chief executives and political leaders; top-ranking economists; certified turnaround professionals; interim management professionals; corporate investigation specialists; banking and securities professionals; certified public accountants; chartered financial analysts; and corporate, financial and crisis communications specialists. We are strategically located in over 32 U.S. cities and throughout Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Asia so that we can serve our clients wherever challenges arise. If you are interested in becoming part of a fast growing company and helping shape its future, read on.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
The FTI Construction Solutions team is actively looking to recruit a Consultant for the Chicago, IL office. We are looking for an individual with an educational background in engineering, construction management, accounting or finance. The candidates should have 1-2 years of construction industry, “Big 4” or other equivalent consulting experience. The individual must have a strong presence and should have some combination of capital projects management, construction claims, engineering, or critical path method (CPM) scheduling experience. We are looking for candidates who are excellent team players and will adhere to FTI’s core values of Quality, Tenacity, Relationships and Integrity.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Analysis and preparation of construction claims, CPM schedules and/or construction cost information.
- Perform dispute related analyses such as delay, impact, differing site conditions, cost and damage as well as lost productivity analyses
- Prepare labor productivity studies
- Perform detailed project and program reviews for large capital programs
- Provide assistance and oversight of large capital projects and programs
- Implement or assist with corrective action plans related to the “recovery” of large capital projects
- Develop project specific financial models and tools
- Conduct business process assessments and development of business processes for the successful execution and management of large capital projects
- Conduct contract compliance audits
- Recruit, train, and mentor a support group of professionals who specialize in construction industry consulting and related litigation support.
SKILLED REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: construction management, scheduling and schedule analysis, construction contracts administration and/or procurement, capital budgeting and construction cost estimating, construction contract auditing and/or project auditing, claims and litigation advisory services, dispute resolution, project management, best practices studies of project management effectiveness and performance, financial modeling, real estate and construction business development, and/or project controls advisory services
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Accounting is preferred. Master’s degree and/or knowledge of construction industry is also desired.
- Ideal candidates will hold one or more of the following certifications: licensed professional engineer (PE), certified project management professional (PMP), or certified public accountant (CPA)
- Scheduling candidates must have prior experience and training with Primavera scheduling software
- Proficient in Word, Excel, Access, and MS Project
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize changing work loads
- Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and be resourceful
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Professional, confident demeanor and appearance
- Experience in business development activities
- Proactive individual with strong drive, ambition, and enthusiasm
- Able to delegate and supervise the work of others
- Excellent communication and presentation skills and exhibits a strong executive presence
- Capable of defending positions with rationale arguments
- Team player with positive and energetic attitude
POSITION CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT
FTI Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer |
