University Associate, Construction, Disputes & Advisory

Ankura • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $50,000 - $120,000

About The Position

This position supports the Ankura Construction, Disputes & Advisory Business Group – one of five practices focused on client delivery services across the firm. Ankura’s Construction Disputes & Advisory professionals are recognized as leading experts in providing construction dispute resolution and advisory services for some of the world’s most complex construction projects. As part of a growing LA practice, this role goes beyond traditional entry-level consulting. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, support high-profile megaprojects, and contribute to the long-term growth of the LA team. Ankura’s construction experts provide services to clients on construction projects across all industries to avoid, manage and mitigate execution risks throughout the project lifecycle. Our experts provide analyses of complex issues in construction disputes, including robust delay and cost analyses, to determine the root-cause of issues experienced on the project. Conclusions are presented in a clear, concise and objective manner to assist parties in the dispute resolution process. Our experts draw upon vast industry experience and lessons learned through dispute resolution experience to provide risk management, project management, planning and cost advisory services to parties at an early stage in the construction project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with solid academic performance and a graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Highly motivated, driven, and energetic attitude towards work and career.
• Interest in large-scale infrastructure and complex capital projects
• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in helping build a growing LA practice
• Strong team-oriented personality characteristics: hard-working, thoughtful, and collaborative, with a positive outlook and confidence.
• Creative/analytical problem-solving ability and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to utilize technology to solve complex problems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex ideas clearly and concisely
• Professional curiosity and willingness to ask thoughtful questions
• Ability to adapt quickly in handling multiple/evolving tasks as a result of new engagements and/or re-prioritized deadlines.
• Must be able to produce high quality and/or final work product under strict deadlines.
• Ability to excel within a team environment.
• Must be willing to travel and work overtime as needed.
• Must demonstrate a working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Please note that this role requires permanent authorization to work in the U.S. (i.e. U.S. citizen or permanent resident). Internships and full-time University Associate roles are not eligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship, work visa or any other temporary work authorization (i.e. OPT, CPT).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Primavera scheduling tools and Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling techniques is desirable, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with data gathering including detailed document reviews and database creation/ management.
• Performs detailed analyses of project schedule delays, project cost records, productivity, change orders and other issues related to design and construction.
• Utilizes various computer software to analyze and model schedules, contractor production rates and costs.
• Creates high quality work product and demonstrates exceptional quality control.
• Prepares client-ready work product for senior level review.
• Participate in client meetings and internal strategy discussions.
• Support proposal development and internal initiatives tied to growing the LA practice.

Benefits

• Ankura is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the said markets and considers a broad range of factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The range does not include additional benefits outside of salary. At Ankura, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each role. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range is between $50,000 to $120,000; this range is not a promise of a particular wage.

What This Job Offers

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