Construction Project Management & Claims Associate

Exponent; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life@Exponent benefits

Job summary

Exponent is seeking a Construction Consulting Associate for its Construction Consulting Practice in Oakland, CA. You will join a team handling project management, program management, construction claims, contract dispute resolution, and related consulting services.

You will develop schedules, analyze costs, track scope changes, review documents, and prepare status reports while supporting project leads and clients. The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Architecture or related discipline plus 1 - 5 years of industry experience (internships included) or MS plus 0 - 5 years (internships included); advanced degrees and registrations preferred
• Experience with contract dispute resolution and construction claims is a plus, but not required
• Presently legally authorized to work in the US; no visa sponsorship needed

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Team collaboration

Client interaction

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Proactive and self-driven

Effective time management

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field with 1–5 years experience; MS with 0–5 years preferred

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Office

Job description

Exponent is seeking a Construction Consulting Associate for its Construction Consulting Practice in Oakland, CA. You will join a team handling project management, program management, construction claims, contract dispute resolution, and related consulting services.

You will develop schedules, analyze costs, track scope changes, review documents, and prepare status reports while supporting project leads and clients. The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and clear communication.