Associate, Construction Services (Entry level 2026)

Secretariat • Houston, TX

110d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering (architectural, building science, civil, structural, or mechanical); Master’s degree preferred, from an accredited university or college.
• Ability to join between January 2026 and September 2026.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Eligibility and desire for professional license (professional engineer or registered architect) preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong skills using relevant software tools: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMs, SharePoint, Access) and BlueBeam or Adobe Pro.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team.
• Flexible, creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to challenges while maintaining high standards for technical proficiency and ethics.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship in the future.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Standard of Care and Construction Defect Analysis
• Log and organize documentation from technical evaluations, testing and instrumentation, quality control and quality assurance, bidding, contract administration, construction observations, building science, material science, and other components/systems related to building design and construction.
• Perform data review and analysis utilizing analytical skills with acute attention to detail and ability to see the bigger picture.
• Analyze contract documents and other data, and report findings to other team members.
• Creation of narratives, demonstratives, presentations and other deliverables for clients.
• Create and use MS Excel to develop pivot tables for logging and organizing data.
• Utilize SketchUp, Adobe Pro, or other utilities to develop demonstratives.
• Assist with the preparation of critique reports examining the conclusions of other experts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree