Manager, Construction Consulting

The role

This person will manage small to medium sized engagements and supervise staff in reviewing technical and non-technical documentation. They will perform data analysis, quantify construction delays and damages, and assist in drafting expert reports for clients.

What you will do

• Research and fact-finding
• Supervise and manage staff in reviewing technical and non-technical documentation
• Develop understanding of information pertaining to disputes regarding large-scale construction projects
• Detailed data analysis
• Manage staff to develop and complete client deliverables
• Review large datasets using multiple analytical methods and tools
• Prepare detailed analysis, narratives, presentations and other deliverables
• Quantification of delays and damages
• Analyze project schedules to identify and quantify schedule delays
• Identify labor inefficiencies and analysis of loss of labour productivity claims

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in building construction, engineering, or related field
• 4-8 years experience working in a relevant construction project management, scheduling, or cost controls capacity
• Strong skills using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Experience with construction scheduling programs (Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project)
• Experience with construction claims and disputes, including mediation, arbitration, or litigation
• Ability to travel as needed (generally under 25% but may vary)
• Technical knowledge and experience with applying industry-accepted standards and forensic schedule analysis techniques
• Excellent written and verbal skills including ability to write and conduct business in English
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team
• Flexible, creative problem-solving skills
• Authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship in the future

Nice to have

• Master’s degree

About the company

Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world. The firm works with renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions.