Claims/Forensic Planner

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly capable and articulate Claims / Forensic Planner to lead delay and disruption analysis on major construction projects in the Philippines. This role is critical to supporting the Project Director in presenting schedule-related findings to client bodies, joint venture (JV) board level, managing claims, and assistance in the guidance of strategic decisions. The ideal candidate will bring both strong technical delay analysis skills and the ability to clearly communicate complex findings to senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake claim / forensic delay analysis to support extension of time (EOT) claims and potential dispute resolution.
• Work with planning teams to review and interpret baseline, updated, and as-built schedules using Primavera P6, Tilos and other scheduling tools.
• Assess causation and entitlement using appropriate delay analysis methods (e.g., Time Impact, Windows Analysis).
• Prepare clear reports and presentations on delay events, critical path changes, and project impacts to the client and internal senior management including the JV board.
• Provide strategic advice to the Project Director on claims positioning and risk mitigation related to time.
• Engage directly with JV board members, senior management, legal teams, and contract administrators.
• Assist on the collation of contemporaneous records including site diaries, variation instructions, RFIs, meeting minutes, and correspondence.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 10-15 years’ relevant experience in planning, project controls, or delay analysis in the construction industry.
• Proven track record in claim / forensic planning on large-scale infrastructure or building projects, preferably in the Philippines or Southeast Asia.
• Negotiation and agreement of time related entitlement with the client.
• High degree of proficiency in Primavera P6 and Tilos, with strong knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling.
• Familiarity with FIDIC international contract forms
• Strong report writing and presentation skills with the ability to present findings confidently to the client and at board level.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience working on joint venture (JV) or international Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects.
• Exposure to dispute resolution processes such as arbitration or adjudication.
• Membership of a professional body (e.g., PICE, ICE, CIOB).

Key Attributes:

• Analytical and methodical approach to complex problem-solving.
• High level of integrity, with the ability to provide objective, evidence-based analysis.
• Skilled communicator capable of engaging with multi-disciplinary teams and executive stakeholders.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping discipline.