At Arcadis we focus on attracting, retaining and developing people who share our passion and commitment to improve quality of life. In return we offer you the opportunity to transform your world and the world around you, that could be through client work, upskilling yourself, championing equality and inclusion or getting involved in charity work, to name just a few. Our people value different perspectives, they care about the sustainability of our planet and dare to shape the future.
One of our core values is ‘people first’, and supported by our Lovinklaan foundation, we invest in you for the long term, to ensure you reach your full potential. You’ll have the opportunity to own your career and work on industry-defining projects, finding solutions to real challenges that make a difference to people’s lives. You’re encouraged to have a growth mindset and are given the space to develop personally and professionally, building a flexible career that works for you.
Role description:
Arcadis is currently seeking a Construction Claims Analyst to join our Contract Solutions team in our Places business unit in Southern California (preference for Los Angeles or Orange County).
Construction Claims Analysts are responsible for the complex review and analysis of project documentation and schedules, and the generation of reports and presentations for internal and client meetings. You will be proficient in analyzing schedules.
Central to the success of this role is a deep understanding of project scheduling and commercial construction work, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and knowledge of contractor means and methods on a variety of different types of jobs (i.e., transportation, water & wastewater treatment, buildings, power, etc.).
Role accountabilities:
Analyze or prepare complex construction delay/disruption/acceleration and cost claims, with responsibility for the entire assignment on smaller claims, or acting as a lead on larger claims.
Prepare reports, present findings to clients and assist in claim negotiations with opposing parties.
Perform construction schedule reviews for ongoing projects and provide opinions, advice and reports on project progress and forecasts.
Read contract language, determine proper interpretation, and apply to facts.
Manage assignments and deliver profitable results within planned budget.
Support and execute business development strategies to identify and deliver construction claims opportunities and engagements.
Establish and maintain professional business relations with clients.
Interface effectively with clients, coworkers, and others.
Qualifications & Experience:
Key Attributes:
Knowledge and ability to quickly understand construction contracts, and principals of contractor means and methods.
Experience on large, complex construction projects
Exceptional written and verbal communications and organizational skills.
Self-motivated achiever.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management, Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Legal or related degree.
5 years of experience in project controls, delay analysis, productivity analysis, and the resolution of claims and disputes.
Experience in project management, CPM scheduling, and/or contract change management.
referred Qualifications:
At least one relevant professional license or certification (PE, CCM, PMP, PSP, AIA) is preferred.
Why Become an Arcadian?
Our work with clients has a direct impact on people’s lives and on the planet. We make moving, living and belonging in cities safer, more resilient and more sustainable. By partnering with our clients as responsible custodians of our earth’s resources, we can create a sustainable planet.
We continue to think of new ways to make positive impacts and create better experiences for people; data driven and digital solutions have become part of the Arcadis DNA. Working together with clients and using techniques like design thinking, we can get to the heart of our clients’ most pressing challenges and work together to solve them.
As a global business, we have committed to support five of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals to ensure that our projects contribute to a better and more sustainable future for all. But it’s not just the work that we do on client projects that benefits communities and our planet. As a global business, we are committed to making a positive impact to society by supporting local communities where we operate.
To help protect our planet, we monitor and measure non-financial information to inform business decisions and reduce our own environmental impact as part of our commitment to be net zero carbon as a global company by 2030.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging:
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Transform Your World
Arcadis offers benefits for full time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer seven paid holidays and potentially up to two floating holidays per calendar year depending on start, and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $81,420 – 122,130 / year.