Construction Delay Co‑Op: Data‑Driven Scheduling

Secretariat; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Secretariat is seeking a Co‑Op Student for the Boston office (January – July 2027) to work with our Construction Delay Team. You will examine schedules, drawings, and data to understand delays and support client decisions.

You will build core consulting skills, learn to communicate findings clearly, and collaborate with engineers, schedulers, and project teams on high-profile projects. Authorization to work in the US is required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, building construction, architecture, or related field.
• Expected graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Prior experience with construction project management, scheduling, cost controls, internships, research, student projects, or similar hands-on work is helpful, but not required.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office tools; curiosity and willingness to learn new analytical and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Get hands-on experience learning how major construction project schedules are built, updated, and analyzed to uncover delays.
• Work with scheduling tools like Primavera P6 and MS Project to explore timelines and progress.
• Analyze project data to spot trends and explain why a project finished early, late, or differently.
• Help turn research into clear expert reports, presentations, and client deliverables.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Secretariat is seeking a Co‑Op Student for the Boston office (January – July 2027) to work with our Construction Delay Team. You will examine schedules, drawings, and data to understand delays and support client decisions.

You will build core consulting skills, learn to communicate findings clearly, and collaborate with engineers, schedulers, and project teams on high-profile projects. Authorization to work in the US is required.