Internship Consultant - Dispute Resolution

Summary

Spire Consulting Group LLC is a leading construction consulting company driven by attention to detail and a passion for excellence. The Intern Consultant will support engagement teams on forensic and dispute resolution projects, providing litigation support in complex construction-related disputes while gaining hands-on exposure to project controls.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction defect analysis and the quantification of damages for construction disputes
• Assist with quantifying and documenting delays, evaluating productivity impacts, and performing Change Order analysis
• Support the analysis and preparation of construction claims
• Evaluate project planning, costs, and schedules, including damages involving standard of care and due diligence
• Perform risk analysis and document recommendations
• Review and analyze project documents
• Perform legal research of industry standards
• Ensure work products conform to the highest quality standards and consistently apply Spire's QA/QC guidelines
• Provide feedback on company standards, procedures, and processes
• Complete proper timekeeping for billing purposes
• Communicate clearly and professionally with Spire staff and project stakeholders through verbal and written interactions
• Approach the internship with a learning mindset — asking questions, seeking feedback, and building foundational knowledge of construction claims and dispute resolution
• Collaborate with a team-oriented attitude, willing to pitch in wherever needed to assist the engagement team
• Demonstrate initiative, curiosity, and the ability to work on multiple assignments while meeting goals and deadlines

Skills

• Assist with construction defect analysis and the quantification of damages for construction disputes
• Assist with quantifying and documenting delays, evaluating productivity impacts, and performing Change Order analysis
• Support the analysis and preparation of construction claims
• Evaluate project planning, costs, and schedules, including damages involving standard of care and due diligence
• Perform risk analysis and document recommendations
• Review and analyze project documents
• Perform legal research of industry standards
• Ensure work products conform to the highest quality standards and consistently apply Spire's QA/QC guidelines
• Provide feedback on company standards, procedures, and processes
• Complete proper timekeeping for billing purposes
• Communicate clearly and professionally with Spire staff and project stakeholders through verbal and written interactions
• Approach the internship with a learning mindset — asking questions, seeking feedback, and building foundational knowledge of construction claims and dispute resolution
• Collaborate with a team-oriented attitude, willing to pitch in wherever needed to assist the engagement team
• Demonstrate initiative, curiosity, and the ability to work on multiple assignments while meeting goals and deadlines

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Assist with construction defect analysis and the quantification of damages for construction disputes
• Assist with quantifying and documenting delays, evaluating productivity impacts, and performing Change Order analysis
• Support the analysis and preparation of construction claims
• Evaluate project planning, costs, and schedules, including damages involving standard of care and due diligence
• Perform risk analysis and document recommendations
• Review and analyze project documents
• Perform legal research of industry standards
• Ensure work products conform to the highest quality standards and consistently apply Spire's QA/QC guidelines
• Provide feedback on company standards, procedures, and processes
• Complete proper timekeeping for billing purposes
• Communicate clearly and professionally with Spire staff and project stakeholders through verbal and written interactions
• Approach the internship with a learning mindset — asking questions, seeking feedback, and building foundational knowledge of construction claims and dispute resolution
• Collaborate with a team-oriented attitude, willing to pitch in wherever needed to assist the engagement team
• Demonstrate initiative, curiosity, and the ability to work on multiple assignments while meeting goals and deadlines

Benefits

• Hands-on experience supporting real client engagements alongside experienced consultants
• Mentorship and structured feedback from senior team members
• Professional development and exposure to industry-standard tools and methodologies
• Company social events and outings (happy hours, concerts, bowling, and more)
• Participation in industry conferences, speaking engagements, and professional networking events