Manager, Construction Delay

Secretariat•Houston, TX

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. 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 2024.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in building construction, engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
4-8 years experience working in a relevant construction project management, scheduling, or cost controls capacity
Strong skills using relevant software tools: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Experience with construction scheduling programs (Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project)
Experience with construction claims and disputes, including mediation, arbitration, or litigation
Ability to travel as needed (generally under 25% but may vary)
Technical knowledge and experience with applying industry-accepted standards and forensic schedule analysis techniques (e.g., AACE International, Society of Construction Law)
Excellent written and verbal skills including experience (ability to write and conduct business in English)
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team
Flexible, creative problem-solving skills
Authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship in the future

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Research and fact-finding
Supervise and manage staff in 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 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
The ability to work, supervise, and manage staff to develop and complete client deliverables
Review large datasets using multiple analytical methods and tools for efficient analysis
Prepare detailed, comprehensive analysis, narratives, presentation and other deliverables for clients
Quantification of delays and damages
Analyze project schedules to identify and quantify schedule delays
Identify labor inefficiencies and analysis of loss of labour productivity claims
Analyze project costs and areas of construction cost growth
Assist in drafting expert reports, presentations, and other deliverables to clients
Clearly and concisely present findings to clients, when applicable
Management
Manage facets of small to medium sized engagements, or components of large engagements, including staff supervision, client interaction and relationship building.
Business Development
Assist in the creation of proposals, client presentations, and other business development activities as needed