Associate, Construction Delay & Quantum

Secretariat Advisors LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Secretariat seeks a Construction Quantum Analyst to join our global team in the United States. You will research and analyze large datasets and contribute to the quantification of cost overruns on major projects.

You will assist in drafting expert reports, build economic models, and collaborate with world-renowned Quantum experts in dispute resolution and testimony. Some travel may be required; authorization to work in the US is assumed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction or Quantity Surveying field; master's preferred but not required.
• Experience writing Quantum/technical reports or willingness to learn.
• Familiar with construction cost management and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Research and fact-finding across technical and non-technical documents to identify key details for expert reports.
• Detailed data analysis of large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and overruns.
• Quantification of cost overruns and damages using project cost knowledge and analytical methods.
• Economic modeling to determine lost profits from delays and overruns.
• Case strategy support to help achieve desired legal outcomes.
• Support world-renowned Quantum experts in dispute resolution and testimony.

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Engineering/Construction/Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

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 Quantum team

Whether it's to prevent or prepare for potential project complications before they begin, manage and mitigate risk on an ongoing project, or resolve disputes rooted in issues from the past, Secretariat experts understand the complexities that can result in delays and the impact of unanticipated costs. Our forensic accountants, engineers, project managers, architects, schedulers, and industry specialists are experts in the valuation of construction works of all types and have experience handling projects in every corner of the world. That's why our team was honored as to receive the 2024, 2025, 2026 #1 rank in the Global Arbitration Review Expert Witness Firms' Power Index and 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 (change orders, blueprints and technical engineering drawing, reports, cost estimates, correspondence, market data, 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 cost overruns and damages
  • Knowledge of project job costs and controls (or desire to learn)
  • Apply analytical methods to large datasets to calculate damages 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 colleagues and executives in identifying the best approach to individual litigation/arbitration matters to assist clients in attaining a desired legal decision
• Supporting world-renowned Quantum experts in dispute resolution, litigation support and expert witness testimony

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree level education in Engineering, Construction or Quantity Surveying related field, Master's degree and/or Professional Engineer's license preferred but not required.
• Ideally at least 1 year of relevant engineering, construction, or project management related industry experience (but not required)
• Experience in writing or contributing to Quantum Expert (or technical) reports (or desire to learn)
• Familiarity with construction cost management
• Broad experience across a range of construction/engineering projects
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and comfortable with large sets of data
• Able to adapt to a dynamic consultancy environment.
• Able to develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems
• Able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Willing to occasionally travel within the US and/or internationally
• Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship in the future

At Secretariat, we believe in pay transparency and equity. Compensation for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, and location. Further details will be provided during the hiring process.

Pay Transparency

$85,000 - $95,000 USD

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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