University Associate

About the Role

This position supports the Ankura Construction, Disputes & Advisory Business Group, focusing on client delivery services. Professionals in this group are recognized experts in construction dispute resolution and advisory services for complex construction projects, helping clients avoid, manage, and mitigate execution risks.

Role Overview

As a Construction Associate, you will develop analytical skills within client services. You will work directly with project team leaders and experts, assisting with detailed analyses to provide client solutions. This includes performing schedule, cost, productivity, and statistical analyses, as well as document review and database management. Associates may have early opportunities for client-facing roles on large-scale construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists with data gathering, including detailed document reviews and database creation/management.
• Performs detailed analyses of project schedule delays, project cost records, productivity, change orders, and other design/construction issues.
• Utilizes various computer software to analyze and model schedules, contractor production rates, and costs.
• Creates high-quality work product and demonstrates exceptional quality control.
• Prepares client-ready work product for senior-level review.
• Supports company and business group development efforts.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with strong academic performance.
• Graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Highly motivated, driven, and energetic attitude.
• Strong team-oriented personality: hard-working, thoughtful, collaborative, positive outlook, and confident.
• Creative/analytical problem-solving ability and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to utilize technology to solve complex problems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to multiple/evolving tasks and deadlines.
• Must be able to produce high quality and/or final work product under strict deadlines.
• Ability to excel within a team environment.
• Willing to travel and work overtime as needed.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Primavera scheduling tools and Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling techniques is desirable, but not required.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S. (U.S. citizen or permanent resident). No U.S. immigration sponsorship, work visa, or temporary work authorization (e.g., OPT, CPT) is available for this role.

Compensation

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range is between $50,000 to $120,000.