Senior Associate, Construction Delay

Chart Your Journey at Secretariat From a collaborative culture to teammates who will always be by your side, find a career that will grow with you. Deliver your impact at Secretariat. ABOUT THE FIRM 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. ABOUT OUR CONSTRUCTION DELAY TEAM 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. Responsibilities: Research and fact-finding Reviewing technical and non-technical documentation (construction schedules, engineering drawings, reports, correspondence, weather data, etc.). Data analysis Interpreting large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and ultimately the potential causes of cost and schedule overruns. Quantification Applying analytical methods to quantify the delays in largescale construction projects Assisting with the drafting of expert reports for use in arbitration. Requirements: Bachelor’s or master’s degree engineering or a related discipline. GPA: Second upper or above Five years’ post-graduate work experience, ideally in engineering & construction (in any industry) would be preferable but not essential. Some work experience in claims and/or expert witness services is preferred. Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Experience using planning software such as MS Project, Asta Powerproject or Primavera is an advantage. Excellent written English. Fluency in another language is preferred. An aptitude for communicating complex, technical matters to a non-technical audience. Ability to travel as needed (generally under 15% of the time but may vary). Flexible and able to work as a member of a team A rewarding career above all There are a lot of fine consulting firms out there. But when everything is on the line, it takes a unique combination of skill and savvy to succeed under pressure. Our culture and people are driven by passion, pride, and performance. Passion for the clients we serve, the work we deliver, and the communities we live in. Pride in our cohesive team recognized for excellence and trusted to perform in the most challenging situations. And our track record of outstanding performance across all of our disciplines speaks for itself. Our people are motivated to be the best in everything they do – from our approach to making the complex simple to the way we mentor our up-and-coming talent to become trusted experts early in their careers. To learn how Secretariat collects, uses, and protects your personal information during the recruitment process, please review our Privacy Policy