Director

Interface Consulting – A B. Riley Company, is a leading engineering and construction consulting firm. Interface Consulting provides a portfolio of professional support services to a wide range of clients including owners, contractors, attorneys, engineers, insurers, and suppliers involved in the engineering and construction process. For nearly 40 years, clients have relied on Interface’s experience and expertise to advise, inform, and implement solutions that assist them in successfully managing their construction programs and projects spanning numerous industries. The Director will demonstrate proficiency in preparing and analyzing different types of construction claims and becoming well versed in claim methodologies, damage models, and resolution strategies. The responsibilities of a Director include implementation of several forensic schedule delay analysis methodologies on projects; construction cost assessment to determine root causes of cost overruns on projects; and labor productivity analysis to quantify losses and establish entitlement to damages, engineering and construction standards of care, and design and construction defect evaluation, among others. We are seeking a full-time Director for our Houston, Texas Office. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Manages multiple small to medium client engagements simultaneously, along with segments of larger projects to support principal consultants. Manages client relationships, which includes communicating work progress and status, managing client meetings, and meeting client goals and deadlines. Manages staff in the analysis, development, and preparation of claims and expert opinions including providing direction in the evaluation of project planning, costs, schedules, construction-related claims, and quantification of damages. Provides quality assurance in generating reports and presentations for expert witness use during mediation, arbitration, and litigation and developing graphics and demonstrative aids. Participates and or presents findings in mediation hearings. Exhibits potential for testimony as expert witness in deposition, arbitration, or litigation on small to medium matters and/or co-testifies with a principal consultant. Education, Experience, and Skills: A bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, architecture, accounting, business, or other related experience is required. 10 years of professional work in consulting, construction, project management, engineering, accounting, scheduling, and/or business demonstrating a progression in responsibility and accomplishment of increasingly difficult tasks or ten years minimum experience at Interface as a senior consultant. 5 years of work experience in the preparation and evaluation of construction claims on complex construction projects either at Interface, an EPC or contracting company, and/or another reputable construction consulting firm specializing in claims and disputes. English fluency required and proficiency or fluency in other languages is a plus. Proficient experience with MS Office software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Proficient experience with Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop; working knowledge of InDesign and Illustrator is a plus. Proficient experience with industry software such as Oracle Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Access, and databases such as Ringtail, Relativity, and DISCO. Willingness and ability to develop business, provide presentations; highly skilled at written and verbal communications. Self-motivated with effective time management skills and entrepreneurial spirit. Proven self-starter with a record of continuing education or professional development. Exhibits leadership skills through effective management of consultants and multiple assignments. Ability to work effectively in a professional team environment on multiple assignments. Excellent analytical, mathematical, writing, oral and written communications, problem solving, and presentation skills. Possesses experience with large-scale (greater than $50 million) construction projects. Is a member of, or not a member but routinely participates in, professional/industry communities such as SCLNA, ABA, HBA, ABC, DBIA, SMPS, AGC, etc. Professional licensure (PE, Architect) and/or certification (e.g., AACE – Certified Cost Professional, Planning and Scheduling Professional, Certified Forensic Claims Consultant; PMI – Project Management Professional; American Institute of Constructors – Certified Professional Constructor; and CMAA – Certified Construction Manager) is preferred. B. Riley Financial, Inc. employees enjoy competitive salaries, access to our 401(k) profit sharing retirement plan and our other benefits including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, voluntary group medical, dental, and vision insurance, and company paid life and disability coverage.