Senior Consultant at J.S. Held in Irvine, CA

Company Description

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, and clear-cut analysis. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services enabling clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations. We have over 100 locations worldwide. We are highly committed to all members of our community, both employees and clients. Our organization focuses on promoting a sense of community and inspiring our people to achieve results that exceed goals.

Job Description

• Develop and maintain project schedules using tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling software
• Sequence tasks and allocate resources, identifying dependencies, durations, and critical path elements to create realistic timelines
• Monitor progress against the schedule, updating it based on field data, change orders, or unforeseen delays
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to gather schedule inputs and ensure alignment with project objectives
• Identify and manage risks, including potential delays, resource shortages, or weather impacts, and develop contingency plans
• Generate and distribute schedule reports to internal and external stakeholders, including progress updates, variance analysis, and mitigation strategies
• Support claims analysis and recovery planning when delays occur, ensuring compliance with contractual scheduling requirements
• Collaborate with procurement and staffing teams to ensure timely availability of materials, equipment, and labor.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Proficiency in scheduling software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, etc.)
• Understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) and Earned Value Management.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of construction workflows, permitting, and inspection timelines.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Clear communication with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Time management and ability to prioritize shifting deadlines.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field; associate’s degree with relevant experience may be considered
• Preferred certifications: Primavera P6 Certification, Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) by AACE International.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to travel for various assignments.

Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $80-82k. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the J.S. Held Online Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as required and described therein. California residents can click here to learn more about the personal information we collect and here to learn about additional privacy rights that may be available.

Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.

EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering.

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email jobs@jsheld.com. Include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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