SOCOTEC Global

Global TIC testing, inspection, certification

Principal

Strategy & Management ConsultingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A strong background in engineering, architecture, or construction management.
At least 15 years of experience in construction disputes, focused on delay and cost issues.
A track record of testimony delivered over the last five to ten years in various venues.
Proven leadership experience at the Managing Director or senior management level within a professional services or consulting environment.
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
The ability to manage multiple high-profile cases and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a construction disputes team specializing in delay and cost issues.
Provide strategic direction and expert advice on complex construction disputes.
Oversee the preparation and presentation of claims related to delays and costs.
Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations.
Collaborate with legal teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to achieve favorable outcomes.
Conduct detailed analysis and forensic investigations of project delays and cost overruns.
Stay abreast of industry trends, legal developments, and best practices in construction dispute resolution.
Generate a minimum of $1 million in annual fee revenue.
Perform all other duties as assigned by a supervisor or manager.

Desired Qualifications

An advanced degree.
Professional certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE), Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP), Associate of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), or similar certifications.
A track record of testimony delivered over the last five to ten years in various venues.

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, architecture, or construction management along with exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of successfully resolving high-stakes disputes.
Minimum of 15 years of experience in construction disputes, with a focus on delay and cost issues and a track record of testimony delivered over the last five to ten years.
Proven leadership experience at the Managing Director or senior management level within a professional services or consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a construction disputes team, specializing in delay and cost issues.
Provide strategic direction and expert advice on complex construction disputes.
Oversee the preparation and presentation of claims related to delays and costs.
Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations.
Collaborate with legal teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to achieve favorable outcomes.
Conduct detailed analysis and forensic investigations of project delays and cost overruns.
Stay abreast of industry trends, legal developments, and best practices in construction dispute resolution.
The leader must be in a position to generate a minimum of $1M of annual fee revenue (need to discuss this level / number)
Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred and / or Professional certifications such as PE, PSP, AIA or similar are highly desirable.
Minimum of 15 years of experience in construction disputes, with a focus on delay and cost issues.
Track record of testimony delivered over the last five to ten years in various venues
Proven leadership experience at the Managing Director or senior management level.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple high-profile cases and deadlines effectively.

Additional Information

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Job Type: Full-Time

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Company

SOCOTEC Global

Global TIC testing, inspection, certification

SOCOTEC Global provides Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services for the construction and built environment. Its work spans technical inspection, risk management, safety compliance, and quality assurance across projects and facilities. The company achieves this through field inspections, laboratory testing, and certification processes conducted by experts, with a global network that supports projects from design through operation. Compared with competitors, SOCOTEC differentiates itself through a long history of sector specialization, a proven track record of strategic acquisitions that expanded its geographic reach (France, Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and its scale (revenue over €1.6 billion after recent acquisitions like Ninyo & Moore), and a focus on integrating services to cover the full TIC value chain. Its goal is to be a leading, globally trusted TIC partner for risk management, compliance, and performance improvement in the built environment.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Private
Total funding: $594M
Headquarters: Guyancourt, France
Founded: 1953

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