Director

Company Description

The Company

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 that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients+ seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

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

• Proficiency in scheduling software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, etc.)
• Understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) and Earned Value Management.