Job Description
The DBI team specializes in the evaluation of damaged structures. DBI’s construction experts provide independent recommendations and analysis to clients in the insurance and legal industry. Hard evidence, expertise, and accuracy drive work; communication and connection are the company’s top priorities. In a complex industry, the company’s mission is to bring clarity to every client served by DBI.
We are organized into seven regions, made up of 28 offices in major metropolitan areas across the U.S. We have additional experts in key cities and our teams work on projects in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
The salary for this position is $100k-150k depending on experience and skillset. Employees receive a competitive salary plus the opportunity for two performance/profit-based bonuses in June and December annually.
The Senior Scheduling Manager is a highly skilled leader and team member who has expertise in scheduling, forensic delay analysis, and construction claims evaluation. This role involves analyzing construction schedules, investigating project delays, and preparing expert level reports to support insurance carriers and legal teams in resolving disputes.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:- Conduct forensic delay analysis to assess project delays and disruptions.
- Evaluate construction schedules (baseline, updates, and impacted schedules) to determine causes of project delays.
- Assess and analyze builder’s risk and delay in completion insurance claims.
- Review contracts, change orders, and project documentation for delay-related impacts.
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations summarizing findings.
- Work closely with attorneys, insurers, and contractors to provide expert analysis.
- Assist in dispute resolution and claims negotiations.
- Provide expert testimony if required.
- Uphold the values of DBI Consultants and the culture espoused by Our Foundation.
- Consistently demonstrates professionalism, integrity and the highest standards of ethical behavior and professional conduct; conducts oneself in a manner that reflects favorably on the organization.
- Maintain the confidentiality of proprietary and sensitive information, exercising sound judgment and discretion in any disclosure of information related to DBI Consultants and its endeavors.
- Commits to continuous improvement and professional development for self and team members.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of Seven years of relevant experience in construction scheduling, forensic analysis, and claims consulting.
- Two years in a supervisory or quality review capacity overseeing the work of others.
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and other scheduling software.
- Advanced understanding of critical path method (CPM) scheduling and forensic schedule analysis methodologies.
- Advanced experience with insurance claims related to construction delays (builder’s risk, delay in completion, etc.).
- Expert knowledge of contract documents, industry standards (AACE, SCL Protocol), and dispute resolute process.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage others, and provide expert-level analysis under tight deadlines.
- Experience working with insurance carriers and legal teams on construction claims.
- Certification such as PMP, PSP (AACE), CCE, or equivalent is a plus.
- Prior experience as an expert witness is a plus.
- Exceptional organization skills and maintains professional demeanor.
This position often requires on-site work at locations where property damage or loss has occurred, including disaster or catastrophe areas. Travel and work during evenings, overnight, and weekends may be required. The role may involve exposure to outdoor conditions such as extreme heat, cold, or precipitation, as well as indoor environments with noise, vibration, moving equipment, electrical currents, chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, or poor ventilation.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:In addition to the working conditions and associated physical activities and requirements above, the incumbent may be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, or feel, especially in the course of investigating and assessing property damage; these requirements may include the need to lift weights of up to 50 pounds, including a ladder.
Willingness to travel on average of +/- 30% of the workweek to accommodate meetings, as well as attend other work-related activities that may be scheduled outside of normal daytime business hours.
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