University Co-Op, Construction, Disputes & Advisory

Ankura Consulting Group • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth. This position supports the Ankura Construction, Disputes & Advisory Business Group - one of seven practices focused on client delivery services across the Firm. Position Summary: As a Construction Co-Op in Ankura’s Construction Disputes & Advisory Group, you will develop analytical skills while being immersed in the world of client services. Construction Interns work directly with project team leaders and experts, assisting our experts in performing the detailed analyses required to provide the best solutions for our clients. Interns perform project schedule, cost, productivity and statistical analyses as well as assist with review of key project issues through document review and database creation/management. Our Interns are instrumental in helping clients with the complex challenges of planning, constructing, completing and resolving disputes for some of the largest construction projects around the world.

Requirements

• Expected Bachelor’s Degree in engineering with solid academic performance.
• Highly motivated, driven, and energetic attitude towards work and career.
• 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 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.

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.
• Supports company and business group development efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees