Manager, Construction Delay

The role

This person will manage staff and conduct research to identify details for expert reports. They will analyze project schedules, costs, and labor productivity to quantify construction delays and damages.

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
• Work, supervise, and manage staff to develop and complete client deliverables
• Review large datasets using multiple analytical methods and tools
• Prepare detailed, comprehensive analysis, narratives, presentation 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 (e.g., AACE International, Society of Construction Law)
• 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

Nice to have

• Master’s degree

Before you apply

• Authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship in the future

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.