Associate, Construction Delay (Experienced)

Secretariat • Houston, TX

3h

About The Position

The Associate, Construction Delay supports Secretariat’s Construction Delay team in analyzing disputes involving large-scale construction projects. The team conducts sophisticated delay analysis across projects in buildings, infrastructure, power and utilities, and oil and gas. The Associate reviews technical and non-technical materials, researches project disputes, analyzes datasets, and calculates schedule delays and cost overruns. The role also involves preparing detailed work product for client deliverables, supporting proposals and business development as needed, and managing time to meet strict client deadlines. Travel may be required, generally under 15% but subject to variation.

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 using MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Excellent written and verbal 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.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States without 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 documentation, including construction schedules, blueprints, engineering drawings, reports, correspondence, market data, weather reports, and financial data, to identify details, issues, and metrics for expert reports.
• Research relevant information concerning 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 appropriately to meet strict client deadlines.

What This Job Offers

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