Associate, Construction Delay

The role

This person will perform research, data analysis, and quantification of delays in large-scale construction projects. They will review technical documentation and assist with drafting expert reports for arbitration.

What you will do

• Research and fact-finding
• Reviewing technical and non-technical documentation
• Data analysis
• Interpreting large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and 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

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree engineering or a related discipline
• At least two years’ post-graduate work experience
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent written English
• 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

Nice to have

• Ideally in engineering & construction, within professional services
• Experience using planning software such as MS Project, Asta Powerproject or Primavera
• An understanding of the relevant industry protocols
• Fluency in another language

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.