Associate, Construction Delay & Quantum

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

Job summary

Secretariatadvisorsllc is looking for a qualified candidate based in Los Angeles, California, to assist with legal disputes involving large-scale construction projects. Responsibilities include conducting research, analyzing data, and drafting expert reports. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering or a related field and strong analytical and communication skills.

The pay range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000 annually, with the opportunity for growth within a dynamic consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred Master's degree in related field.
• 1+ years relevant industry experience is ideal.
• Familiarity with construction cost management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and fact-finding for legal disputes.
• Perform detailed data analysis on cost overruns.
• Quantify damages and assist in drafting expert reports.

Skills

Analytical methods

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Engineering, Construction, or Quantity Surveying

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and fact-finding
  • Review 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 large‑scale construction projects.
• Detailed data analysis
  • Review large datasets using multiple analytical methods and tools to identify trends, 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 large‑scale construction projects.
  • Assist in drafting expert reports, converting technical data into a narrative to be submitted to appropriate court venues.
• Economic modeling
  • Analyze 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.
• Support 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.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

$85,000 — $95,000 USD