The Vertex Companies LLC · 1 month ago
Managing Consultant, Surety Claims
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
10+ years expThe Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a global professional services firm that offers integrated forensic consulting and construction project advisory services. The Managing Consultant will monitor and investigate construction activities, manage business development efforts, and lead a team while ensuring high-quality deliverables for clients.
ConstructionConsultingEnergyInformation TechnologyManagement Consulting
Responsibilities
Responsible for supporting assigned Director in meeting or exceeding the defined annual budget for the entire practice area/practice division (including proactive management of assigned resources to meet or exceed defined utilization targets, oversight of execution of profitable engagement work streams, and communication with clients as assigned or requested)
Responsible for managing and leading the execution of any new accounts and supporting the retaining and expansion of existing engagements to achieve sales goals
Effectively delegate assignments to assigned direct reports, instruct and monitor progress, and ensure work product is consistently high quality
Support Director in proactive monitoring of all relevant data such as utilization, Accounts Receivable, discretionary spending, etc
Meet or exceed defined individual average utilization goals (and incorporating consideration of individual revenue targets) as set forth by company leadership
Directly manage, mentor and develop a team of assigned direct reports in a “lead by example” manner, with emphasis on creating a team and culture that is empowered to execute
Responsible for learning business development methodology and for being proactive in supporting assigned Director with drafts of relevant work documents (reports, presentations) or client communications
Lead team of assigned staff members to establish and drive towards defined objectives and key results (OKRs)
Travel as necessary to support client, employee, and leadership needs
Establish quality control of service delivery, maintaining an excellent reputation of quality
Lead and manage in a manner that assists with rapid identification and escalation to Director of any client, team member or operational challenges
Analyze overall health of construction project and audit project finances to determine risks associated with schedule, budget/cost, quality, and safety
Review and interpretation of construction drawings, specifications, schedules and contract documents
Investigate surety performance and payment bond claims
Provide on-site management of construction projects: prepare consulting budget and actively manage project deliverables and tasks
Oversee and manage regional team of consultants and associates
Perform technical evaluation and assessment of construction performance
Prepare detailed client reports and peer review team contributions
Participate in the Account Management/Business Development Program
Requires frequent travelling to client sites in region and nationally
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field
10+ years construction project management or engineering experiences
Experience in providing reliable work product review for technical deliverables
Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with co-workers, clients, subcontractors, and vendors
Able to provide oversight and direction to assigned staff
Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Developing increased emotional intelligence to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals at all levels, both internally and externally
Able to handle multiple priorities and perform consistently and positively under high stress conditions
Knowledge of computer operations and standard software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, Adobe) required
Preferred
Masters a plus (work experience considered in lieu of degree on a case-by-case basis)
Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, or General Contractor license a plus
CDT, CCCA, or CCM certification a plus
Benefits
Multiple healthcare and dental plan options
Company-paid Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability coverage
401(k) plan with immediate matching and full vesting
Flexible Spending Accounts
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Generous paid time off program, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Company
The Vertex Companies LLC
The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a global professional services firm that offers integrated forensic consulting, expert witness services, construction project advisory, and compliance and regulatory consulting to a myriad of markets and industries.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Tortorello
CEO, The Vertex Companies
Mark Degenaars
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-08-21
2025-05-07
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