Principal – Construction Advisory
Exponent Inc. · Oakland, CA, US · United States · On-site
Pay: USD 200,000 – 300,000 a year
Posted Sep 14, 2026
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About Exponent
Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.
We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.
Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!
Key statistics:
950+ Consultants
640+ Ph.D.s
90+ Disciplines
30+ Offices globally
Our Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Principal – Construction Advisory for our Construction Consulting Practice in Oakland, CA . In this role, you will work as part of a dynamic and diverse team advising and assisting clients on large and complex construction projects and issues. We are looking for experienced construction advisory consultants to lead and further expand our construction consulting services.
You will be responsible for
Growing our construction consulting business with a particular focus on developing and managing new client relationships
Providing strategic planning to identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities and promote Exponent’s service offerings and brand
Generating significant revenue to help build a profitable team of consultants
Serving as main liaison between clients and Exponent
Overseeing performance of Exponent’s team and quality of our services and deliverables
Advising and assisting clients in areas of construction advisory, including but not limited to portfolio, program, and project management; project controls and scheduling; process improvements; risk and performance management; data analytics and information management; change management; and dispute avoidance
Recruiting, developing, and mentoring staff in the areas of construction advisory consulting
Promoting Exponent's expertise in construction advisory by meeting with potential clients, presenting at conferences, writing thought leadership articles and white papers, and conducting seminars
You will have the following skills and qualifications
B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture. Advanced degree(s) and registration are desirable
Minimum 15 years of experience in construction…