Consultant: Construction Claims Specialist

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida. Our company provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide, focusing on planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management. We proudly support the US Department of Defense (DOD) and various federal agencies. We are currently looking for a skilled Consultant: Construction Claims Specialist to support the Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrade project at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center (JBVAMC) in Chicago, IL. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring contractor compliance with quality, schedule, and safety standards. You will assist in evaluating and resolving construction-related claims and issues throughout the project lifecycle, contributing your expertise in a primarily remote capacity with minimal on-site visits. This position is ideal for professionals seeking flexible work hours while providing valuable expertise with fewer travel obligations. Project Duration: Approximately 200 hours per year Key Responsibilities: Conduct thorough claims review and legal defense analysis for construction projects. Perform Cause and Effect Analysis, Cost and Schedule Integration, and Entitlement Analysis. Present at least three (3) projects where you served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) defending the owner against claims. Support the dispute resolution process and offer expert recommendations to the project team. Occasionally visit JBVAMC as necessary (approximately 15 full-day visits over the contract period). Provide expert claims review and legal defense analysis for construction projects. Qualifications to be successful in the role: Minimum of 15 years of experience in architecture, engineering, construction, or claims and litigation. Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or a related technical field. In-depth understanding of construction claims review, legal defense processes, and dispute resolution techniques. Proven capability to analyze project claims, costs, and schedules in detail. Excellent communication skills with a background in presenting complex technical information effectively. Why Planate? Planate Management Group is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status, and do not discriminate on the basis of disability. Joining Planate opens up the opportunity to work for a global organization where you can make an impact as a premier partner in planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional services. We Take Care of Our Own; Personally and Professionally. Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K plan eligibility upon hire Health and Savings Account plan Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Wellness Offerings Training and Development Opportunities Support for License and Certification Recognition and Rewards Program Travel Insurance We would love for you to join our global workforce and help us effectively advance every client's mission!

Created: 2026-03-12