Construction Construction Associate

Exponent Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer contribution

Bi-weekly bonuses

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Exponent Inc. is seeking a Construction Associate for its Construction Consulting Practice in Alexandria, VA. In this role, you'll engage in tasks related to construction project management, litigation services, and claims resolution.

The ideal candidate should have a B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field with 1-5 years of experience. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in project management software like Primavera are essential. The position rewards technical contributions with a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of industry experience or an advanced degree with less experience.
• Ability to interact effectively with clients.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze project schedules.
• Plan and analyze project costs.
• Manage project scope changes and risks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

B.S in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Construction Associate for our Construction Consulting Practice in Alexandria, VA. In this role, you will work as part of a team involved in projects relating to construction project management, program management, construction claims and contract dispute resolution, litigation services and related construction consulting services.

You will be responsible for

• Developing, updating, and analyzing project schedules
• Planning and analyzing project costs
• Participate on client engagement teams performing various analytical tasks related to CPM scheduling, project delays, lost productivity, and costs and damages
• Tracking and managing project scope changes and project risks
• Reviewing project documents and performing document control
• Preparing project and program status reports
• Supporting requests of project leads and clients

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• B.S in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Architecture or related discipline plus 1 -5 years of industry experience (internships included) or M.S. plus 0 - 5 years of industry experience (internships included); advanced degree(s), Registration and Certifications are preferred
• Ability to work within project teams with a strong desire to contribute
• Ability to interact effectively with both internal and external clients
• Proactive and self-driven to navigate complexities and resolve hurdles
• Close attention to detail, through in execution of tasks, and timely in task completions
• Strong analytical thinking and data management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of common construction related software including Primavera and Microsoft office tools
• Experience in contract dispute resolution and construction claims, litigation services and construction consulting services is a plus, but not necessary
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.

Compensation

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Benefits you will enjoy

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page.

Job Locations

US-VA-Alexandria

Equal Opportunity Employer

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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