Claims Analyst

Claims Analyst

At Prime Partners Engineering, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees represent a wide range of races, cultures, genders and religions, bringing a diverse set of talents, skills, strengths, points of view and experiences to the table, improving creativity and innovation. We work to engage employees in open dialogue, inspire them to think creatively, trust them to manage their work schedules and empower them to collaborate with one another.

Prime Partners Engineering, LLC is a full-service project management, design engineering and dry utility consulting firm. The company has expertise in all aspects of electrical distribution design including residential and commercial projects, utility system improvements, solar, and complex network design. The firm’s founding members have over thirty years combined experience working in project management and design oversight to effectively manage capital projects from initiation to close. We believe in providing the highest level of quality to our clients and continually strive to exceed customer expectations.

Location: Washington, DC

*Claims Analyst - 5+ years of experience in claims analysis, identifying patterns, and interpreting complex data sets.*Other professional skills, as noted on attached SF-330E, that should be added for inclusion in future solicitations:

• Damage Investigator Subject Matter Expert (SME),
• Risk Mitigation and Assessment SME,
• Miss Utility Laws and Damage Prevention SME,
• Line Locator SME,
• Root Cause Witness Interview SME

Prime Partners Engineering (PPE) is seeking an experienced Senior Claims Analyst to support construction claims evaluation, schedule delay analysis, dispute resolution, and project controls services for public-sector and private infrastructure projects.The successful candidate will provide independent, technically sound evaluations of construction claims, schedule impacts, cost overruns, and contractual disputes. This individual will work closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, scheduling professionals, legal counsel, and government stakeholders to assess project performance, identify causes of delays, determine entitlement and damages, and develop defensible recommendations.

Responsibilities

Construction Claims Analysis and Dispute Resolution

• Review and evaluate contractor claims involving schedule delays, disruptions, differing site conditions, scope changes, acceleration, and additional costs.
• Analyze project contracts, specifications, change orders, correspondence, daily reports, meeting minutes, and other relevant documentation to determine claim validity and contractual entitlement.
• Conduct forensic investigations to establish the cause, responsibility, and financial impact of project delays and construction disputes.
• Prepare detailed claims evaluation reports, findings, recommendations, and supporting documentation for owner review.
• Support negotiation, mediation, dispute resolution, and litigation activities, including preparation of technical exhibits and expert witness materials.
• Coordinate with legal counsel and technical experts when required.

CPM Scheduling and Delay Analysis

• Review contractor baseline Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules and monthly updates for compliance with contract requirements.
• Evaluate schedule logic, critical paths, activity durations, sequencing, float, constraints, and progress reporting.
• Identify schedule deficiencies, delays, impacts, and potential risks to project completion.
• Perform forensic schedule analyses using recognized methodologies, including Time Impact Analysis, windows analysis, and as-planned versus as-built comparisons, as appropriate.
• Evaluate contractor requests for time extensions and determine whether claimed delays are supported by project records.
• Prepare written schedule assessments and recommendations for corrective action or schedule recovery.

Cost Analysis and Financial Evaluation

• Review contractor cost claims, change orders, labor and equipment costs, productivity losses, and supporting financial records.
• Quantify potential damages and evaluate the reasonableness of claimed costs.
• Collaborate with project controls and estimating teams to validate cost assumptions and assess financial impacts.
• Develop defensible cost assessments and recommendations to support negotiations and claims resolution.

Project Management and Client Support

• Coordinate with MD DGS project managers and other client representatives to provide timely claims and scheduling assessments.
• Participate in project meetings, site visits, claims discussions, and contractor negotiations.
• Maintain organized project records, evidence files, correspondence, and analytical workpapers.
• Prepare executive-level reports summarizing project risks, claims exposure, schedule performance, and recommended actions.
• Provide proactive guidance to help clients prevent disputes through improved documentation, schedule management, and early identification of potential claims.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in construction claims analysis, project controls, CPM scheduling, construction management, or dispute resolution.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating construction delays, cost claims, contract changes, and contractor requests for equitable adjustments.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts, scheduling requirements, claims procedures, and public-sector construction practices.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting CPM schedules using Primavera P6 or comparable scheduling software.
• Strong analytical, investigative, technical writing, and documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly to project managers, executives, contractors, and legal professionals.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments with competing deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction claims, forensic scheduling, or dispute resolution experience.
• Experience supporting Maryland state agencies, public works departments, or other government construction programs.
• Prior experience preparing expert reports, supporting litigation, or providing expert witness testimony.
• Experience with construction delay analysis methodologies and industry-recognized scheduling practices.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or relevant AACE International certification, such as Certified Forensic Claims Consultant (CFCC), Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP), or Certified Cost Professional (CCP).
• Familiarity with Maryland DGS construction contract requirements and General Conditions.
• Experience with large capital programs involving multiple contractors, complex sequencing, and significant schedule or cost exposure.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20005