Associate Director, Construction Delay

The role

This person will perform research, data analysis, and economic modeling regarding construction delays. They will manage engagement facets, draft expert reports, and assist in business development and case strategy.

What you will do

• Research and fact-finding
• Review technical and non-technical documentation to identify key details and metrics
• Develop understanding of information pertaining to legal disputes regarding large-scale construction projects
• Review large datasets using multiple analytical methods and tools
• Independently draft sections of expert reports
• Apply analytical methods to large datasets to calculate schedule delays and cost overruns
• Analyze financial data and market data to determine lost profits
• Manage facets of small to medium sized engagements including staff supervision and client interaction
• Participate in new business pursuits and assist in creation of proposals and client presentations
• Assist executives in identifying the best approach to individual litigation/arbitration matters

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in building construction, engineering, or related field
• 10 or more years’ experience working in a relevant construction project management, scheduling, or cost controls capacity
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working at a dispute consulting firm leading on cases
• Strong skills using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), MS Project, Primavera P3/P6, Suretrak
• Familiar with delay analysis methodology including static delay analysis
• Excellent written and verbal skills including experience drafting reports for litigation/arbitration
• Ability to write and conduct business in English
• Experience mentoring and developing junior level staff, and overseeing their work
• Detail oriented with the ability to communicate highly technical material to non-technical audience
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team
• Flexible, creative problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated excellent judgement and critical thinking abilities

Nice to have

• Masters degree preferred

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.