Managing Director, Construction Disputes, Advisory

Ankura

. Support the Construction Disputes & Advisory business group .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Construction Management and Project Controls, with a strong focus on strategic planning, client relationship management, and team leadership. Proven ability to deliver high-quality work while managing complex engagements and fostering innovation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Construction ManagementProject ControlsStrategic Facilities Master PlanningClient Relationship ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem SolvingBusiness AnalyticsData AnalyticsEngagement ManagementBudget ManagementStrategic PlanningService Line PlanningPerformance ManagementDiversity and Inclusion

Soft Skills

LeadershipEmpathyMentoringCollaborationClient Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Industry Keywords

Construction DisputesAdvisory ServicesCapital ProjectsHigh-Performing TeamsThought LeadershipBusiness DevelopmentClient SatisfactionInnovationProfessional DevelopmentCommunity Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Construction Disputes & Advisory business group
Work with the Senior Managing Director to set group strategy
Lead major client engagements
Develop brand and marketing collateral
Direct business development efforts
Manage the group
Build high-performing teams through collaboration and development
Develop client relationships and grow capabilities
Deliver high-quality, profitable work and achieve utilization goals
Build and sustain leading practices and operations through innovation
Identify, advance, and close opportunities with new and existing clients
Monitor client satisfaction and quality of deliverables
Expand relationships to senior levels of client organizations
Define value propositions aligned with client challenges and needs
Manage engagement acceptance processes, strategies, budgets, and complex engagements
Participate in professional or community organizations and promote the Firm
Write and present thought leadership content, including white papers, webinars, conferences, and journal papers
Source, recruit, and integrate new talent
Support performance management, calibration, feedback, training, and development for self and team
Champion diversity and inclusion

Requirements

What you’ll need

Technical expertise, including critical thinking, problem solving, and specialized knowledge
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management with requisite consulting experience
Minimum 10 years of experience in Construction Management, Project Controls, or Capital Project consulting
Experience focused on strategic facilities master planning, service line planning, and business and data analytics for large construction projects or capital projects
Construction Management and Project Control experience
Experience managing and growing a Project Controls team
Strategic thinking, leadership, business acumen, empathy, mentoring, and client management skills
Ability to identify, implement, and promote innovative ideas, technologies, and service offerings
Understanding of core services provided by all Ankura practices
Ability to manage multiple and/or complex engagements within prescribed budgets
Recognized internally and/or externally as an expert in one’s field
Ability to source, recruit, and integrate new talent
Commitment to professional development and diversity and inclusion

Benefits

Comp & perks

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
Reasonable accommodation assistance for disabled job seekers