Associate, Construction Delay (Summer 2026)

Secretariat; Montreal; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an Associate for Construction Delay analysis starting Summer 2026 in Montreal. The role involves researching and analyzing construction documentation, managing data, and developing comprehensive reports. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, strong analytical and communication skills in both French and English, and experience in construction scheduling tools. A commitment to teamwork and problem-solving is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a bachelor’s degree in building construction, engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with construction scheduling programs preferred.
• Ability to communicate highly technical material to non-technical audience.

Responsibilities

• Research and fact-finding.
• Reviewing technical documentation to identify key details.
• Quantification of delays and damages.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication in French

Communication in English

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in building construction, engineering or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

MS Project

Primavera P6

TILOS

Job description

Associate, Construction Delay (Summer 2026)

Chart Your Journey at Secretariat

From a collaborative culture to teammates who will always be by your side, find a career that will grow with you. Deliver your impact at Secretariat.

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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 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 and quantum 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 2023.

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, issues, and metrics used to develop expert reports.
• Through research, develop keen understanding of all relevant information pertaining to disputes regarding largescale construction projects
• Detailed data analysis
• Review large datasets using multiple analytical methods and tools for efficient analysis
• Quantification of delays and damages
• Apply analytical methods to calculate schedule delays and cost overruns in largescale construction projects
• Manage large data sets in Excel, Access for analysis and/or Python
• Prepare detailed, comprehensive work product for incorporation into client deliverables
• Assist with client proposals and other business development activities as needed
• Manage time appropriate to meet strict client deadlines

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduated from a bachelor’s degree in building construction, engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Strong skills using relevant software tools: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Experience with construction scheduling programs preferred (MS Project, Primavera P6, TILOS)
• Experience with disputes, including arbitration or litigation preferred
• Excellent written and verbal skills (ability to write and conduct business in French and 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
• Secretariat is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

A rewarding career above all

There are a lot of fine consulting firms out there. But when everything is on the line, it takes a unique combination of skill and savvy to succeed under pressure.

Our culture and people are driven by passion, pride, and performance. Passion for the clients we serve, the work we deliver, and the communities we live in. Pride in our cohesive team recognized for excellence and trusted to perform in the most challenging situations. And our track record of outstanding performance across all of our disciplines speaks for itself.

Our people are motivated to be the best in everything they do – from our approach to making the complex simple to the way we mentor our up-and-coming talent to become trusted experts early in their careers.

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