Construction Claims Manager

Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Construction Claims, Utilities and Third Party Contracts, manages construction claims identification, avoidance, defense, and prosecution.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Identifying, investigating, and evaluating claims against HART and claims which HART may make against other parties.
• Directing claims prosecution and defense.
• Acting as subject matter expert supporting HART executives and project management regarding claims prevention, defense, prosecution, and resolution.
• Conducting contract and claim analysis.
• Selecting and managing subject matter experts.
• Directing outside counsel.
• Interfacing with Honolulu Corporation Counsel.
• Supporting drafting of contracting officer decisions.
• Managing ADR and litigation prep.
• Managing contracts which support the Construction Claims function.
• Preparing written reports and verbally briefing HART management and the FTA..
• Managing subordinate staff.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in business, engineering, construction management, or a related discipline.
• Exceptional drafting skills.
• Contract management experience.
• Imaginative and detail-driven with an insatiable curiosity.

Preference:

• Juris doctorate degree
• Construction claims and litigation experience

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Pay

$67,200.00 – $99,468.00 per year

HART does not cover any relocation costs and does not allow any Telecommuting (Tele-work).