Associate, Construction Delay (Summer 2026)

Associate, Construction Delay (Summer 2026)

Join Secretariat, a leading consulting firm specializing in construction delay and damages analysis. The role involves providing expert insight on large-scale construction disputes, working with top law firms, corporations, and institutions.

Responsibilities

• Research and fact‑finding
  • Review construction schedules, drawings, correspondence, market data, weather reports, financial data, and other documentation to identify key details and metrics.
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of disputes related to large-scale construction projects.
• Detailed data analysis
  • Apply analytical methods and tools to large datasets for accurate analysis.
• Quantification of delays and damages
  • Calculate schedule delays and cost overruns for large-scale projects.
  • Manage large datasets using Excel, Access, or Python.
  • Prepare clear, comprehensive deliverables for clients.
• Assist with client proposals and other business‑development activities as needed.
• Manage time effectively to meet strict client deadlines.

Qualifications

• Graduated with a bachelor’s degree in building construction, engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong skills in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Experience with construction scheduling programs (MS Project, Primavera P6, TILOS) is preferred.
• Experience with disputes, including arbitration or litigation, is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English.
• Ability to communicate highly technical material to non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to travel as needed (generally under 15 % of the time).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexible, creative problem‑solving skills.

Secretariat is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.