Construction Attorney

Actalent is in search of a well qualified individual who has experience with construction claims and litigation.

**The Official Title for this position is Director of Construction Claims

This position functions as a deputy/legal consultant to the Project Director who oversees the planning, design, and construction of our large infrastructure project. The position is necessary to avoid, mitigate, and resolve construction claims, including bid protests arising from the procurement process.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Reporting of construction claims to the Executive Director and the FTA’s Project Management Oversight Contractor.
• Advises Administration/Management on matters related to bid protests, construction claims, utilities, third party agreements, and insurance risk management. Participates in top-level management meetings and discussions to develop and execute department directions, goals, and strategies.
• Develops, reviews, evaluates, and updates policies and procedures pertaining to the management of construction claims, third party agreements, and related matters.
• Oversees, manages, directs, and coordinates the overall Construction Claims program.
• Utilizing knowledge of the Hawaii Public Procurement Code, reviews, analyzes, and drafts responses to bid protests.
• Reviews and assists in drafting briefs filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, DCCA. Coordinates and assists in preparing witnesses for the hearing.
• Interfaces with divisions, including design and construction, to identify escalating issues and disputed change orders that may result in a claim.
• Provides advice and assistance to division staff in drafting correspondence to prevent claims or support in future claims.
• Performs cost and schedule analysis for preparation for mediation or court proceedings; interfaces with appropriate experts to assist with complex and/or technical issues, including schedule and program delays, economic damages, time impact.
• Interfaces with insurance and surety companies (requires understanding of surety and tendering on insurance and surety policies).
• Interfaces with Corporation Counsel and/or outside legal counsel in issues/claims analysis and preparation for mediation, dispute resolution board, request for final determination by the Chief Procurement Office, and court proceedings.
• Oversees, reviews, and assists in drafting all documents to be submitted or filed to above-mentioned dispute venues (mediation, dispute board, etc.); this requires high-level skills to analyze the issues, strategize, and draft the relevant and appropriate documents.
• Manages and coordinates (between divisions and legal counsel) all claims proceedings, including depositions, document review, motions, counter-motions.
• Oversees the forensic review of project documentation for elevated issues/claims.
• Assists relevant divisions in analyzing contract requirements for elevated issues/claims.
• Works collaboratively with other departments to ensure compliance with FTA requirements and notification of potential non-compliance.

Education Preference: Juris doctorate degree and prior experience in construction claims and litigation.

Experience:

• Procurement, contract administration, and/or contract law.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in litigation, contract administration, or construction claims.
• Complex State and/or Federal court proceedings.
• Managing or supervising staff

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $88.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Honolulu,HI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 12, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $52 - $88