Senior Construction Claims Specialist

Job Summary

Seeking a part-time independent contractor, the Senior Construction Claims Specialist will prepare and coordinate construction claims, change-order packages, and contract reviews while working remotely for an initial engagement of 3-4 months with potential for extension.

Key responsibilities

• Develop claim packages addressing changes, additional costs, and delays, ensuring thorough documentation and analysis
• Review contracts and project records to identify issues, gather evidence, and prepare claim narratives and calculations
• Maintain a live contract and claims register, tracking statuses and deadlines while preparing recommendations for management

Required qualifications

• Hands-on experience with claims preparation and administration of U.S. construction contracts for heavy civil or public infrastructure projects
• Experience in change-order preparation and negotiation, with clear examples of personal contributions to past projects
• Ability to interpret contract requirements and analyze project records and schedule impacts
• Strong technical writing and analytical skills, capable of producing clear and review-ready documentation
• Ability to work independently and manage concurrent deadlines while coordinating with a distributed team during U.S. Eastern Time hours