🚀 Senior Consultant - Surety Claims

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The Vertex Companies LLC

💰 Earn $125.000 – $150.000 / year
  • 📍 Location: Newark
  • đź“… Posted: Oct 28, 2025

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Company Description
The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a global $150M 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. Our brand purpose is to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Join us if you are looking for a career that offers you a chance to love what you do, continuously learn, and take pride in your work.

Company Description
The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a global $150M 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. Our brand purpose is to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Join us if you are looking for a career that offers you a chance to love what you do, continuously learn, and take pride in your work.
Job Description
Vertex is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Surety team in NYC! This role provides the opportunity to leverage your expertise in evaluating construction claims, assess project risks, and support surety providers in navigating complex challenges.

  • Manage construction projects, including on-site supervision and compliance monitoring
  • Investigate and analyze performance and payment bond claims, contractor defaults, and construction deficiencies
  • Review construction documents, prepare technical reports, and conduct project schedule analysis
  • Perform construction project financial audits and evaluate contract claims
  • Prepare and monitor consulting budgets while maintaining targeted billability
  • Develop and maintain key client relationships
  • Participate in technical presentations and prepare marketing materials
  • Travel as required for projects. Travel includes both local and national travel, with minimal notice

Qualifications
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field; advanced degree preferred (Related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education)

Experience
  • Minimum of 10 years industry experience
  • Demonstrated technical expertise in construction management, engineering, or architecture
  • Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in standard software packages and project management tools
  • Ability to manage complex tasks and perform under high-pressure conditions
  • Professional certifications (PE, RA, CDT, CCCA, or CCM) will receive special consideration

Additional Information
The annualized base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $165,000 per year.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
VERTEX offers a solid total compensation package including base salary and discretionary bonus plan. We also offer a robust benefits package including, healthcare (with multiple plan options) and dental; Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. We offer a 401k plan with immediate match and vesting, Flex Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and other perks. We provide a generous paid time off plan for eligible employees including 15 days of vacation, 64 hours of sick time, and 9.5 paid holidays (prorated for eligible part-time employees). Our “Lifetime of Learning” program also offers tuition reimbursement and additional support for pursuing advanced education, to help employees grow their skills and careers.
VERTEX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you require assistance to complete any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Please note that VERTEX does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, VERTEX will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, VERTEX explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of VERTEX.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Product Management
  • Industries

    Construction, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Services

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