Associate, Construction Delay

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From a collaborative culture to teammates who will always be by your side, find a career that will grow with you. Deliver your impact at Secretariat.

ABOUT THE FIRM

Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world.

When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one – working with the world’s most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions.

Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and – most importantly – you.

Make your impact at Secretariat.

ABOUT Our Construction Delay team

When it comes to understanding the details that have an impact on costly and disruptive construction delays, we have built a reputation that stands above all with decades of experience as engineers, project managers, architects, schedulers, and accountants. Our team is trusted for their sophisticated delay analysis involved in the biggest projects developed around the world, including notable buildings, infrastructure, power & utilities, and oil & gas works. That's why our team was honored as Who's Who Legal's Construction Expert Witness Firm of the Year for 2023.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Research and fact-finding

Reviewing technical and non-technical documentation (construction schedules, blueprints and technical engineering drawing, reports, correspondence, market data, weather reports, financial data, etc.) to identify key details, issues, and metrics used to develop expert reports.

Through research, develop keen understanding of all relevant information pertaining to disputes regarding largescale construction projects

Detailed data analysis

Review large datasets using multiple analytical methods and tools for efficient analysis

Quantification of delays and damages

Apply analytical methods to calculate schedule delays and cost overruns in largescale construction projects

Manage large data sets in Excel and/or Access for analysis

Prepare detailed, comprehensive work product for incorporation into client deliverables

Assist with client proposals and other business development activities as needed

Manage time appropriate to meet strict client deadlines

QUALIFICATIONS

Currently pursuing or recently completed Bachelor’s degree in building construction, engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred

1-4 years of experience in construction, construction consulting or similar field

Strong skills using relevant software tools: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access),

Experience with construction scheduling programs preferred (MS Project, Primavera P6)

Experience with disputes, including arbitration or litigation preferred

Excellent written and verbal skills (ability to write and conduct business in English)

Ability to communicate highly technical material to non-technical audience

Ability to travel as needed (generally under 15% but may vary)

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team

Flexible, creative problem-solving skills

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

This role pays between $80,000 - 97,500 per year.

At Secretariat, we believe in pay transparency and equity. Compensation for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, and location. Further details will be provided during the hiring process.

Pay Transparency

$80,000 , $97,500 USD

A rewarding career above all

There are a lot of fine consulting firms out there. But when everything is on the line, it takes a unique combination of skill and savvy to succeed under pressure.

Our culture and people are driven by passion, pride, and performance. Passion for the clients we serve, the work we deliver, and the communities we live in. Pride in our cohesive team recognized for excellence and trusted to perform in the most challenging situations. And our track record of outstanding performance across all of our disciplines speaks for itself.

Our people are motivated to be the best in everything they do – from our approach to making the complex simple to the way we mentor our up-and-coming talent to become trusted experts early in their careers.

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