Associate, Construction Delay

The role

You will analyze construction project schedules, records, and data to uncover causes of delays. You will work with scheduling tools and help create expert reports and client deliverables.

What you will do

• Learn how major construction project schedules are built, updated, and analyzed to uncover what caused delays.
• Work with scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project to explore project timelines.
• Dig into construction schedules, drawings, progress reports, emails, and project records.
• Analyze large sets of project data to spot trends, patterns, and details.
• Help turn research and analysis into clear expert reports, presentations, and client deliverables.
• Sharpen analytical thinking by tackling complex questions with data and documents.
• Strengthen attention to detail by finding small pieces of information for analysis.
• Practice explaining findings clearly to teammates, experts, and clients.
• Learn how to manage time across multiple priorities and client deadlines.
• Grow as a communicator in a professional, team-oriented environment.

Required qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, building construction, architecture, or a related field
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Comfort using Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel as needed, generally under 15%
• Collaborative mindset
• Strong communication skills
• Interest in working with supportive teams to solve complex problems
• Organized, detail-oriented, and creative approach to problem-solving
• Must be authorized to work in the S. without the need for sponsorship in the future

Nice to have

• Master degree preferred
• Prior experience with construction project management, scheduling, cost controls, internships, research, student projects, or similar hands-on work is helpful

About the company

Secretariat is a consulting firm that helps companies, law firms, and organizations solve complex business problems involving disputes, investigations, or high-stakes decisions.