Construction Delay Analysis Intern

Secretariat Intl; Burlington, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Secretariat is seeking a Co‑Op Student for the Construction Delay team in our Boston office (located in Burlington, MA) for January–July 2027. You’ll learn how schedules are built, analyzed, and how delays are uncovered, working with seasoned professionals on high‑profile projects globally.

You'll gain hands‑on experience with scheduling tools, data analysis, and clear client deliverables while developing collaboration and communication skills in a demanding consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, building construction, architecture, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Graduation between Dec 2027 and Aug 2028.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Experience in construction project management, scheduling, or related hands-on work is helpful but not required.
• Proficiency with MS Office; curious to learn new scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Learn how major construction project schedules are built, updated, and analyzed to uncover delays.
• Use Primavera P6 and MS Project to explore project timelines and progress.
• Analyze schedules, drawings, reports, emails, and records to piece together key facts.
• Identify trends and patterns in large project data to explain outcomes.
• Turn research into clear reports and client deliverables for real-world decisions.
• Develop core consulting skills and professional communication with the team.
• Manage time across priorities while meeting client deadlines.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Strong communication

Organized and detail-oriented

Creative problem-solving

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/Construction-related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Scheduling tools exposure

Job description

Secretariat is seeking a Co‑Op Student for the Construction Delay team in our Boston office (located in Burlington, MA) for January–July 2027. You’ll learn how schedules are built, analyzed, and how delays are uncovered, working with seasoned professionals on high‑profile projects globally.

You'll gain hands‑on experience with scheduling tools, data analysis, and clear client deliverables while developing collaboration and communication skills in a demanding consulting environment.