Managing Director, Construction Solutions

Managing Director - Qualifications & Skill Requirements:
The FTI Construction Solutions team is actively looking to recruit a revenue generating Managing Director for the Los Angeles, California office.  We are looking for an individual with an educational background in accounting, finance, engineering, or construction management.  Candidates should have at least 10 years of construction industry, “Big 4” or other equivalent consulting experience.  The individual must have a strong executive presence and should have some combination of capital projects management, construction claims, critical path method (CPM) scheduling, and expert testimony experience.  It is preferable that they are already working in a consulting capacity with strong client relationships, a demonstrated track record of revenue generation and a current, active backlog and pipeline of work that meets our Managing Director revenue generating expectations.  We are looking for candidates who are excellent team players and will adhere to FTI’s core values of Quality, Tenacity, Relationships and Integrity

General Responsibilities for Candidates:
Skilled in the analysis and preparation of construction claims, CPM schedules and/or construction cost  information.

Perform dispute related analyses such as delay, impact, differing site conditions, cost and damage as well as lost productivity analyses

Prepare labor productivity studies
 
Perform detailed project and program reviews for large capital programs
 
Provide assistance and oversight of large capital projects and programs
 
Implement or assist with corrective action plans related to the “recovery” of large capital projects

Develop project specific financial models and tools
 
Conduct business process assessments and development of business processes for the successful execution and management of large capital projects
 
Conduct contract compliance audits
 
Recruit, train, and mentor a support group of professionals who specialize in construction industry consulting and related litigation support.

General Requirements for Candidates:

Experience in one or more of the following areas: construction management, construction contracts administration and/or procurement, capital budgeting and construction cost estimating, construction contract auditing and/or project auditing, claims and litigation advisory services, dispute resolution, project management, best practices studies of project management effectiveness and performance, financial modeling, scheduling and schedule analysis, real estate and construction business development, and/or project controls advisory services
 
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Accounting is preferred. Master’s degree and/or knowledge of construction industry is also desired.
 
Ideal candidates will hold one or more of the following certifications: licensed professional engineer (PE), certified project management professional (PMP), or certified public accountant (CPA)
 
Scheduling candidates must have prior experience and training with Primavera scheduling software

Proficient in Word, Excel, Access, and MS Project

Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize changing work loads

Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and be resourceful

Ability to work well under pressure

Professional, confident demeanor and appearance

Experience in business development activities

Proactive individual with strong drive, ambition, and enthusiasm

Able to delegate and supervise the work of others

Excellent communication and presentation skills and exhibits a strong executive presence

Capable of defending positions with rationale arguments

Team player with positive and energetic attitude

Revenue Generation Criteria
– MD Revenue Generating Capability:  $500K originated sales / $1.5 million supervised sales
– Billing rate expectation is at least $325/hour.