Construction Claims Analyst

Job Description

Frontline Consulting focuses on providing Program Management and Process Improvements. We are a Veteran owned and Veteran managed company committed to improving the holistic performance of the organizations that seek our services.

We are currently looking for a Claims Analyst to work with a large State Agency on various construction projects, based out of Syracuse, NY.

Travel may be required to monitor multiple projects.

Position Scope

Candidate will work in the claims department, analyzing delay claims brought against the State within a geographic region. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the workload within the geographic region assigned to them independently and think critically to make contractual decisions.

Daily Task

• Perform review, interpret, and perform complex schedule analysis using P6.
• Review Contractor’s notice of claim in accordance with the Contract, determine validity.
• Day-to-day tracking, review, and management of delay claims assigned to the successful candidate.
• Audit contractor’s claim costs, including certified payrolls and invoices and negotiate settlements with Contractors.
• Host fact finding meetings for claims with design and construction staff to facilitate the review of claims.
• Review project history to assist in forensic delay analysis, including meeting minutes, schedules, and correspondence.
• Report on high priority projects and problem projects to the executive staff monthly, or as frequencies needed.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field, OR Associates degree with Two years’ experience in similar position, OR Four years’ experience in a similar position.

Experience reading and interpreting Construction Schedules required.

Similar position must include Contract, Project Management and Scheduling experience.

Estimating experience preferred, but not required.

Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend plans, specifications, addenda, bid materials, contracts and related construction documents.

Excellent oral and written communications skills.

Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.

Proficiency in PC applications, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and Bluebeam

Demonstrated ability to lead and/or participate in team endeavors.

Demonstrated record of taking initiative.

Demonstrated management skills.

Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize.

Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills.

OSHA 30hr Certified

Physical Demands:

Requires exposure to weather and temperature extremes, loud noises, heights (climbing ladders, scaffolding, etc.) and other work-safety hazards (chemicals, fumes, etc.) of a construction site. May require time-pressured decision-making.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Commercial Construction: 8 years (Preferred)
• Construction Project Management: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• OSHA 30 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $125,000 - $135,000