Associate, Construction Delay
Secretariat
New York, NY0–2 yrs40m agovia LinkedIn
About The Firm
Secretariat is a consulting firm that helps companies, law firms, and organizations solve complex business problems.
About Our Construction Delay Team
Our Construction Delay team uncovers the story behind schedule problems in major construction projects by analyzing timelines, records, data, drawings, and documents to understand causes of delays and their impact. You will work alongside experts in engineering, construction management, architecture, scheduling, and accounting on high-profile projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn how major construction project schedules are built, updated, and analyzed to uncover delay causes.
- 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 to identify key facts.
- Analyze project data to identify trends and patterns that explain project outcomes.
- Prepare clear expert reports, presentations, and client deliverables.
- Develop core consulting skills, including analytical thinking, attention to detail, clear communication, and time management.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Willingness to learn new analytical and scheduling tools.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, building construction, architecture, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Available to start between January 2027 and September 2027.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Prior experience with construction project management, scheduling, cost controls, internships, research, student projects, or similar hands-on work is helpful, but not required.
- Ability to travel as needed (generally under 15%, though travel may vary by project).
- A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.
- An organized, detail-oriented, and creative approach to problem-solving.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship in the future.
Compensation
$87,500—$95,000 USD