Associate, Construction Delay (Experienced)

Secretariat • Houston, TX

11d

About The Position

Secretariat is seeking an experienced Associate to join its Construction Delay team. The team conducts sophisticated delay analysis for large construction projects around the world, including buildings, infrastructure, power and utilities, and oil and gas works. Associates research and analyze project information, quantify schedule delays and cost overruns, and prepare detailed work product for client deliverables. The role may also involve supporting proposals and other business development activities. Travel is required as needed, generally under 15% but potentially varying. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in building construction, engineering, or a related field.
• 1–4 years of experience in construction, construction consulting, or a similar field.
• Strong skills with relevant software, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write and conduct business in English.
• Ability to communicate highly technical material to a non-technical audience.
• Ability to travel as needed; travel is generally under 15% but may vary.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team.
• Flexible, creative problem-solving skills.
• Current authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Experience with construction scheduling programs, such as MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Experience with disputes, including arbitration or litigation.

Responsibilities

• Review technical and non-technical project documentation—including construction schedules, blueprints, engineering drawings, reports, correspondence, market data, weather reports, and financial data—to identify relevant details, issues, and metrics for expert reports.
• Research and develop a thorough understanding of information relevant to disputes involving large-scale construction projects.
• Review large datasets using multiple analytical methods and tools.
• Apply analytical methods to calculate schedule delays and cost overruns in large-scale construction projects.
• Manage large datasets 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 effectively to meet strict client deadlines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level