Senior Associate, Construction Delay Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

Senior Associate, Construction Delay Secretariat Advisors, LLC United States, Georgia, Atlanta 1197 Peachtree Road Northeast (Show on map) Jun 21, 2025

Job Description:

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

Research and fact-finding
Reviewing technical and non-technical documentation (construction schedules, blueprints and technical engineering drawing, reports, correspondence, market data, weather reports, financial data, etc….) to identify key details and metrics used to develop expert reports.
Through research, develop keen understanding of all relevant information pertaining to legal disputes regarding largescale construction projects
Detailed data analysis
Review large datasets using multiple analytical methods and tools to identify tends, anomalies, and other details which may have led to cost and schedule overruns
Quantification of delays and damages
Apply analytical methods to large datasets to calculate schedule delays and cost overruns in largescale construction projects
Assist in drafting expert reports, converting technical data into a narrative to be submitted to appropriate court venues
Economic modeling
Analyzing financial data and market data to determine lost profits due to schedule delays and cost overruns.
Case strategy
Assist executives in identifying the best approach to individual litigation/arbitration matters to assist clients in attaining a desired legal decision

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
Strong skills using relevant software tools: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), MS Project, Primavera P3/P6, Suretrak
Experience with disputes, including arbitration or litigation preferred
Excellent written and verbal skills (ability to write and conduct business in English)
Ability to communicate highly technical material to non-technical audience
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
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future Salary Range $95,000 – $110,000 Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.