Construction Construction Associate

Exponent, Inc; Alexandria (VA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer contribution

Bi-weekly bonuses

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Construction Associate to join their Construction Consulting Practice. In this role, you will work on projects related to construction project management, including claims and dispute resolution. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree and experience in managing projects, as well as strong analytical skills and attention to detail. We offer career growth opportunities and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of industry experience (internships included) or M.S. with 0-5 years.
• Experience in contract dispute resolution and construction consulting is a plus.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop project schedules and analyze project costs.
• Participate in analytical tasks related to project delays and costs.
• Track project scope changes and review project documents.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive problem-solving

Education

B.S in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Architecture

M.S. or equivalent advanced degrees

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Exponent

Exponentis the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.

Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!

Key statistics:

• 950+ Consultants
• 640+ Ph.D.s
• 90+ Disciplines
• 30+ Offices globally

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking aConstruction Associatefor ourConstruction ConsultingPractice 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 necessar
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processingrequired.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

Life @ Exponent

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well‑being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

Work Environment

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well‑being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite

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: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

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.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at [e-mail].

Job Locations

US-VA-Alexandria