Senior Associate, Construction Delay
Secretariat
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From a collaborative culture to teammates who will always be by your side, find a career that will grow with you. Deliver your impact at Secretariat.
ABOUT THE FIRM
Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world.
When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one – working with the world’s most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions.
Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and – most importantly – you.
Make your impact at Secretariat.
ABOUT OUR CONSTRUCTION DELAY TEAM
When it comes to understanding the details that have an impact on costly and disruptive construction delays, we have built a reputation that stands above all with decades of experience as engineers, project managers, architects, schedulers, and accountants. Our team is trusted for their sophisticated delay analysis involved in the biggest projects developed around the world, including notable buildings, infrastructure, power & utilities, and oil & gas works. That's why our team was honored as Who's Who Legal's Construction Expert Witness Firm of the Year for 2024.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Project Scheduling and Delay Analysis
- Knowledge of project scheduling including using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
- Knowledge of the various types of delay analyses.
- Experience in performing forensic delay analyses.
- Experience in the preparation of delay claims and demonstrable ability in assessing the time impact of events.
- The ability to review technical and non-technical documentation (construction schedules, engineering drawing, progress reports, correspondence, etc.…) to identify key issues and facts.
- The ability to review large datasets using multiple analytical methods and tools to identify tends, anomalies, and other details.
- Experience in drafting expert reports, presentations, and other deliverables to clients.
- Management
- Excellent analytical skills.
- An attention to detail.
- The ability to clearly and concisely present findings
- Manage time appropriate to meet strict client deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal skills (ability to write and conduct business in English)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in building construction, engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- 3 or more years’ experience working in a relevant construction project management, scheduling, or cost controls capacity.
- Ability to travel as needed (generally under 15% but may vary).
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team.
- Flexible, creative problem-solving skills.
- Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship in the future.
A rewarding career above all
There are a lot of fine consulting firms out there. But when everything is on the line, it takes a unique combination of skill and savvy to succeed under pressure.
Our culture and people are driven by passion, pride, and performance. Passion for the clients we serve, the work we deliver, and the communities we live in. Pride in our cohesive team recognized for excellence and trusted to perform in the most challenging situations. And our track record of outstanding performance across all of our disciplines speaks for itself.
Our people are motivated to be the best in everything they do – from our approach to making the complex simple to the way we mentor our up-and-coming talent to become trusted experts early in their careers.
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Benefits
- professional development
About this role
Secretariat's Construction Delay team is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Atlanta office on a full-time, in-office basis. The role centers on forensic delay analysis and expert testimony work for major construction projects across infrastructure, power, utilities, and oil and gas sectors. You would spend your time analyzing project schedules using tools like Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, reviewing complex technical documentation, working through large datasets to identify patterns and issues, and preparing expert reports and presentations that communicate findings to clients. The work directly supports high-stakes disputes and claims where understanding the timing and impact of construction delays can determine significant financial outcomes.
This position suits someone with three or more years in construction project management, scheduling, or cost controls who holds a bachelor's degree in building construction, engineering, or a related field (master's preferred). You'll need strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to synthesize large amounts of information into clear written and verbal narratives under tight deadlines. The role demands excellent interpersonal skills to function as part of a collaborative team, flexibility in problem-solving, and willingness to travel occasionally. You must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
Secretariat describes itself as a rapidly growing firm trusted by leading law firms and corporations on complex legal and regulatory matters. The Construction Delay team has earned recognition as Who's Who Legal's Construction Expert Witness Firm of the Year for 2024, drawing on decades of experience from engineers, project managers, architects, and schedulers.
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