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.