Director, Construction Advisory & Dispute Services

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award‑winning environment that fosters a people‑first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and monitor the quality of work performed on construction‑related dispute and advisory engagements, including matters related to construction delay, lost productivity, time impact studies, project scheduling and cost assessment, arising in a litigation context, insurance claims, and proactive advisory services.
• Lead the planning and execution of construction‑claims related services, compiling financial data, performing analysis and preparing recommendations in matters of dispute management, dispute avoidance, and project planning & controls.
• Correspond with clients, contractors, project owners, developers, lawyers, construction project teams, insurance adjusters and internal contacts to discuss file issues and present findings.
• Develop and maintain client relationships at the highest level, including accountability for most operational aspects of client engagement.
• Attend client sites to perform work when and where required.
• Attract and retain top talent to support a sustainable and growing practice.
• Coach, mentor and train junior staff; prepare and deliver internal technical training programs; strategically assign work opportunities; conduct project/team performance reviews and provide continuous feedback on individual performance.
• Participate and lead initiatives in business development activities within the global BDO network and externally in the marketplace.

Success Expectations

• Demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.
• Understand your client’s industry, challenges and opportunities; be described as positive, professional and delivering high‑quality work.
• Identify, recommend and focus on effective service delivery to clients.
• Share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains and attracts talent.
• Participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace.
• Grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Education & Professional Skills/Knowledge

• Degree‑level education in Engineering, Construction Management or Quantity Surveying related field (Relevant Masters/Post Graduate level university education would be an asset).
• 10+ years of experience in construction claims advisory and disputes resolution, with demonstrated expertise in completing, leading and/or managing construction delay engagements and writing expert reports.
• Strong analytical, construction project management and scheduling skills, including expert level knowledge of industry specific tools such as Primavera and MS Project.
• Strong knowledge of consulting and expert witness roles in the context of construction claims advisory and disputes.
• PQS/MRICS qualified or equivalent certification would be an asset.
• Previous experience working on various construction contract types with strong contract administration and quantity surveying skills is desirable.
• Experience in damage quantification focused on contractual claims, disputes and litigation would be an asset.
• Detail oriented, excellent organizational skills, self‑driven and highly motivated to be a leader.
• Willingness to travel within Canada and internationally, if the need arises.

Benefits

• Competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution.
• Flexible benefits from day one and a market‑leading personal time‑off policy.
• Support for overall wellness beyond working hours and reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.
• Opportunities for learning and development across services, industries and markets.
• Encouragement to engage in community and charitable initiatives.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation.

Accommodation

If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.