Senior Consultant - Dispute Resolution

Why Spire?

Spire Consulting Group LLC is a leading construction consulting company driven by attention to detail and a passion for excellence. Our professionals have the construction and engineering expertise to deliver superior services on even the most challenging projects.  

Spire Consulting Group celebrates 20 years of impact, built on reliability earned through deep expertise, trusted partnerships, and consistent delivery. Spire was recognized as Diverse Business of the Year by the National Construction Association, and our CEO, Anthony Gonzales, was named Top Site Leader at the Greater Austin Business Awards by the Austin Chamber of Commerce. 

When you join Spire, you do more than advance your career—you become part of a collaborative, high-performing team that drives innovation, embraces change, and celebrates both individual and company success. 

Position Summary

Spire is currently seeking a Senior Consultant. This individual would be responsible for assisting owners, contractors, and subcontractors across numerous sectors within the AEC industry, on both proactive and forensic consulting projects related to project controls (time, cost, and risk). Assist with the completion of client engagements and internal projects. Promote Spire’s company values and work to achieve the company’s core purpose.

Responsibilities

• Manage, review, and analyze project documents. 

• Evaluate project planning, cost management, and schedule development. 

• Perform legal and industry standards research. 

• Perform various technical analyses, including changed work, schedule delay, acceleration, productivity loss, standard of care, and quantification of damages.

• Facilitate the creation of demonstrative aids to assist with conveying findings to key stakeholders. 

• Validate accurate compilation of data from junior team members. 

• Support the engagement team with drafting preliminary findings in preparation for client meetings and/or deliverables for expert witness use during mediation, arbitration, and litigation. 

• Provide project progress updates to the engagement lead or manager. 

• Motivate and support junior team members by identifying technical tasks, guiding execution, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. 

• Ensure consistent application of QA/QC guidelines by junior team members (consistency, formatting, fact-checking reports). 

• Assist with the development of the proposed scope of work, budgeted hours, resource allocation, and work plans as needed. 

• Prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality deliverables. 
• Lead client and internal conversations with confidence, communicating information clearly, concisely, and effectively. 
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through consistent, high-quality interactions and reliable delivery of work products. 
• Coach, mentor, and empower team members to grow their skills, take ownership of their work, and contribute to project success. 
• Guide team members on technical aspects of project work and delegate specific technical tasks, ensuring timely and accurate completion in alignment with project goals. 
• Build strong relationships with peers and cross-functional teams to foster a collaborative and supportive work environment. 
• Promote and maintain a positive team culture and healthy morale throughout project engagements. 
• Participate in internal business strategy review meetings to support firm-wide initiatives and operational planning. 
• Operate as a self-starter with the ability to work independently and remain productive during periods of limited supervision. 
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining professionalism and adaptability. 
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, intellectual curiosity, and a self-directed approach to mastering complex work. 
• Take initiative to deepen personal expertise and actively contribute beyond assigned tasks. 
• Exhibit a high degree of initiative, personal responsibility, and professional integrity in all aspects of the role. 
• Bring a positive attitude, flexibility, and a consistently high level of enthusiasm and energy to team and client interactions. 
• Demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills to support effective project execution. 
• Interact and communicate confidently with individuals across all levels of the organization with minimal supervision. 

Administrative 

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of company standards, procedures, and processes by providing thoughtful feedback and suggestions. 
• Participate in firmwide business strategy meetings to support long-term planning and organizational growth. 
• Assist in the talent acquisition process by participating in candidate interviews and providing input on hiring decisions. 
• Provide timely and constructive performance feedback on project team members to the engagement lead or manager. 
• Actively engage in local professional associations (e.g., AACEI, SWE, USGBC), including serving in leadership roles where possible. 
• Advance professional development through the authorship of technical papers and participation in speaking engagements or industry events. 

Business Development / Marketing 

• Support the development of prospective client presentations and represent the firm at industry events and networking functions. 
• Attend introductory client meetings and assist with hosting business development sessions, such as Lunch and Learns. 
• Participate in industry conferences, speaking engagements, and professional networking events to identify potential business opportunities for Spire. 
• Review and provide constructive feedback on marketing and business development collateral to ensure alignment with brand and messaging standards. 
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support ongoing engagement and future business opportunities. 

Education / Qualifications

·       Master's degree in Engineering, Construction, or related discipline preferred.

·       Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.

·       Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience in construction, project controls, scheduling, cost estimating, claims, or dispute resolution consulting preferred.

·       Prior experience in construction dispute resolution, claims consulting, forensic scheduling, or forensic project controls consulting is preferred.

·       Experience supporting mediation, arbitration, litigation, expert witness engagements, or delay analysis is preferred.

·       Strong background in construction scheduling and cost estimating is highly preferred.

·       Professional certifications such as PSP, CCP, PMP, PE, CCE, DRMP, or similar credentials are preferred but not required.

Skills

·       Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

·       Experienced with industry-standard tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, RSMeans, Microsoft Visio, and Sage.

·       Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software tools and project management systems.

Perks/Benefits

·       Health coverage for employee and family through medical, dental, and vision plans

·       Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

·       Financial protection through life and disability insurance

·       401(k) Plan with a generous match up to 6%

·       Tax advantages through FSA and HSA expenses with pre-tax dollars

·       Professional development budget

·       Employee assistance program

·       Community service opportunities

·       Company social events / outings (happy hours, concerts, bowling, and many other fun excursions)

·       Participate in industry conferences, speaking engagements, and professional networking events