Job Description

Forensic Construction Claims Manager

New York, New York

This role is Hybrid.

Interested in the legal/dispute side of construction projects? CPMI is seeking Financial Forensic Claims Managers and Senior Managers. These team members will work closely with Principals of the firm in preparation and evaluation of financial construction claims on a variety of construction projects. Responsibilities include developing conclusions/opinions for contract dispute analysis and resolution, as well as technical research and oversight of team members.

Capital Project Management, Inc.® (CPMI) is an independent consulting firm that specializes in the analysis, resolution, and prevention of complex construction disputes with an emphasis on schedule/delay/disruption analyses and related damages calculations. CPMI has been successfully serving the construction industry for 25 years handling more than a thousand projects in virtually every type of capital construction, worldwide. Our professionals regularly address complicated multipart claims in all sectors of the construction industry – from commercial buildings, stadiums, and industrial plants to environmental projects, public works, and defense contracts. We thoroughly evaluate technical, scheduling, cost, quality, and other critical issues, develop dispute resolution strategies, assist in settlement negotiations and mediation, and provide concise, credible expert witness testimony if the case goes to trial. (

Responsibilities

• Analyze documents, identifying issues, developing chronologies, and histories.
• Conduct detailed technical and legal research as required.
• Utilize project records, including financial records to identify project costs, project overruns, or sub-activity costing.
• Develop databases for equipment, material, labor, change orders, etc., from project records. Utilize databases to support or contradict various project assumptions.
• Evaluate financial records, including financial statements, claims, and project cost records.
• Prepare summaries, including charts and graphics to present findings.
• Summarize efforts and findings in narratives, including proper grammar with minimal edits.
• Prepare documents, exhibits and reports for trial.
• Assist clients with document production, depositions and trial preparation as required.
• Organize, index and maintain project documents.
• Develop and utilize document databases.

Education/Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree
• A CPA and/or CFE certification is preferred, but others will be considered with relevant experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent communication (written and verbal), mathematical, and organizational skills
• Proficient knowledge of PC environment and related software including Microsoft applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Proficient in developing and analyzing dynamic spreadsheets
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently
• Ability to produce high quality work product under strict deadlines
• Ability to work in a high-paced, multi-task environment with attention to detail
• Flexibility in handling assigned tasks and engagements due to deadline and task priority changes
• High level of interpersonal skills
• High level of quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills
• Hard working, eager to learn, and motivated to succeed
• Fluency in English required and other languages considered as a plus

Benefits/Perks

• 401k plan with company contribution
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Competitive market salary with performance bonus
• Continuing education reimbursement opportunities

Capital Project Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All eligible candidates are invited to apply. For more information, please visit our website at

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