Senior Associate, Construction Delay

Secretariat • Houston, TX

6h

About The Position

The Senior Associate, Construction Delay works on construction delay matters as part of Secretariat’s Construction Delay team. The team performs sophisticated delay analysis on major projects worldwide, including buildings, infrastructure, power and utilities, and oil and gas works. The role involves project scheduling, forensic delay analysis, preparation and assessment of delay claims, review of project documentation and large datasets, and preparation of client deliverables. The position requires strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability 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.
• At least 3 years of experience in a relevant construction project management, scheduling, or cost controls capacity.
• 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.
• Authorization to work in the United States without needing future sponsorship.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Use project scheduling knowledge, including Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Apply knowledge of different types of delay analyses and perform forensic delay analyses.
• Prepare delay claims and assess the time impact of events.
• Review technical and non-technical documentation, including construction schedules, engineering drawings, progress reports, and correspondence, to identify key issues and facts.
• Review large datasets using multiple analytical methods and tools to identify trends, anomalies, and other details.
• Draft expert reports, presentations, and other client deliverables.
• Present findings clearly and concisely.
• Manage time effectively to meet strict client deadlines.
• Work collaboratively as a member of a team.

What This Job Offers

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