Vice President, Expert Services

Kroll
New York, NY

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with construction or engineering expertise and experience in managing small/medium projects, working in arbitration and litigation settings.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with construction or engineering backgrounds and leadership experience in project management
    — “Degree level education in a construction or engineering related field”
  • Professionals with a track record in Delay or Quantum forensic analysis and report drafting
    — “Experience in performing detailed Delay forensic analysis”
  • Individuals comfortable with international travel and client-facing responsibilities
    — “US based with some national and international travel”

Things to consider

  • The role demands a high level of attention to detail and report quality control
    — “reviewing their work product to ensure quality standards are met”
  • Candidates should be prepared to engage in both technical and client-facing tasks
    — “Presenting and participating in client meetings”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in managing team members and delivering quality reports
    — “Managing the tasks/workload of the project team and reviewing their work product”
  • Emphasize familiarity with Primavera P6 and data-heavy Excel work
    — “Experience with Primavera P6 and other scheduling software”
  • Showcase your ability to draft clear, actionable sections of expert reports
    — “Experience of drafting sections of expert reports”
  • Demonstrate your capability in handling multiple project types across sectors
    — “Working with projects in infrastructure, energy, industrial, transport, commercial and residential sectors”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • drafts expert reports
  • manages project teams
  • reviews documents
Typical background
construction industryproject managementdelay analysis

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementExpert ReportsTeam ManagementConstruction Industry ExperienceDelay Forensic Analysis

Preferred

Drafting Project ProposalsMarketing Events

Stack & domain

Delay Forensic AnalysisPrimavera P6Construction Project Cost RecordsMicrosoft ExcelDrafting Expert ReportsTeam ManagementClient CommunicationProject ManagementTrainingAACERICSCiarbConstructionEngineering

About the role

Original posting from Kroll

We are looking for a Vice President to act as the lead assistant on small/medium projects for our Delay and/or Quantum experts involved in domestic and international arbitration and litigation.  As a Vice President, you’ll work with projects in infrastructure, energy, industrial, transport, commercial and residential sectors. You’ll support with managing team members, drafting expert reports and attending client meetings.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Drafting expert reports and analysis for the final reports Managing the tasks/workload of the project team and reviewing their work product to ensure quality standards are met Reviewing documents on varied project types, such as buildings, rail, pipelines, and highways.Drafting notes and external communications to assist with the overall project scope and individual work streamsDrafting project and fee proposals for small/medium projects and assisting on proposals for large projectsManaging the development and training of team members 

Presenting and participating in client meetings Attending marketing events – client events, seminars and lectures to build relationships in the field

US based with some national and international travel 

Essential Traits:

Degree level education in a construction or engineering related field 

A relevant MSc and professional certifications such as AACE, RICS, or CIArb are considered assetsIdeally 5+ years of construction related industry experienceExperience in performing detailed Delay forensic analysis; ideally +1 year (For Delay Candidates)Experience with Primavera P6 and other scheduling software (For Delay Candidates)Experience in performing detailed reviews of construction project cost records (For Quantum Candidates)Experience of drafting sections of expert reportsExcellent understanding of Microsoft Excel and comfortable with large sets of data 

Your recruiter will be happy to walk you through your U.S.-specific benefits, which include:

Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

Time Off and Leave Policies: Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, generous parental and family leave.

Protective Insurances: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection.

Compensation and Rewards: Competitive salary structures, performance-based incentives, and merit-based compensation reviews.

Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans with company matching.

Please note that benefits may vary by region, department and role. We encourage you to speak with your recruiter to learn more about the specific benefits available for your position.

About Kroll 

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll. 

In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age or disability.

Salary range for this role is $90,000 - $200,000 USD 

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