Construction Consulting Associate

Exponent, Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life benefits info

401(k) employer contribution

Job summary

Exponent, Inc. is seeking a Construction Consulting Associate in Los Angeles, CA. You will join a team delivering construction project management, program management, and claims resolution services, supporting project leads and clients throughout the engagement.

Responsibilities include scheduling, cost analysis, scope and risk tracking, reporting, and documentation control. Strong communication and collaboration with internal and external teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in civil/structural engineering or construction-related field; 1–5 years experience or MS with 0–5 years experience.
• Strong teamwork and client interaction skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented with ability to navigate complex projects.
• Experience with construction project management and claims a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and analyze project schedules.
• Plan and analyze project costs.
• Track and manage project scope changes and risks.
• Review documents and perform document control.
• Prepare project and program status reports.
• Support requests from project leads and clients.

Skills

Team collaboration

Client interaction

Proactive mindset

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Written/verbal communication

Primavera

Microsoft Office

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering / Construction Management / related field

M.S. preferred

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Construction Consulting Associate for our Construction Consulting Practice in Los Angeles, CA. 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
• 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, thorough 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

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).

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.

Salary Range

USD $103,000.00 - USD $110,000.00 /Yr.

Benefits you will enjoy

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Job Locations

US-CA-Los Angeles

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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