Associate, Construction Delay & Damages

Job Description:

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. That's why our team was honored as Who's Who Legal's Construction Expert Witness Firm of the Year for 2023.

This role is for an experienced candidate seeking immediate employment. If you are a college student seeking an entry-level job after graduation, please see the other Associate posting for the Atlanta office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and fact-finding
  • 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, issues, 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
  • Review large datasets using multiple analytical methods and tools for efficient analysis
• Quantification of delays and damages
  • Apply analytical methods to calculate schedule delays and cost overruns in largescale construction projects
  • Manage large data sets in Excel and/or Access for analysis
  • Prepare detailed, comprehensive work product for incorporation into client deliverables
• Assist with client proposals and other business development activities as needed
• Manage time appropriate to meet strict client deadlines

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing or recently completed Bachelor’s degree in building construction, engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• 1 or more years’ experience working in a relevant construction project management, scheduling, or cost controls capacity preferred
• Strong skills using relevant software tools: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access),
• Experience with construction scheduling programs preferred (MS Project, Primavera P6)
• Experience with disputes, including arbitration or litigation preferred
• Excellent written and verbal skills (ability to write and conduct business in English)
• Ability to communicate highly technical material to non-technical audience
• Ability to travel as needed (generally under 15% but may vary)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team
• Flexible, creative problem-solving skills

Secretariat is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.