Emerging Construction Disputes & Advisory Associate

Pomona College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura is seeking a Construction Associate to advance analytical skills within a premier Construction Disputes & Advisory group. You will support project teams by performing schedule, cost, productivity and statistical analyses and assist with document review and databases to deliver robust solutions for complex projects.

You will work closely with project leaders, preparing client-ready outputs and contributing to risk management and advisory services across large-scale construction initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with solid academic performance; graduation between Dec 2026 and Jun 2027.
• Highly motivated, driven, and energetic attitude towards work and career.
• Strong team‑oriented personality: hard‑working, thoughtful, and collaborative with a positive outlook and confidence.
• Creative/analytical problem‑solving ability and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to utilize technology to solve complex problems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to multiple/evolving tasks as a result of new engagements and/or re‑prioritized deadlines.
• Must be able to produce high quality and/or final work product under strict deadlines.
• Ability to excel within a team environment.
• Must be willing to travel and work overtime as needed.
• Must demonstrate working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Primavera scheduling tools and Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling techniques is desirable, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with data gathering including detailed document reviews and database creation/ management.
• Performs detailed analyses of project schedule delays, project cost records, productivity, change orders and other issues related to design and construction.
• Utilizes various computer software to analyze and model schedules, contractor production rates and costs.
• Creates high quality work product and demonstrates exceptional quality control.
• Prepares client‑ready work product for senior level review.
• Supports company and business group development efforts.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Ankura is seeking a Construction Associate to advance analytical skills within a premier Construction Disputes & Advisory group. You will support project teams by performing schedule, cost, productivity and statistical analyses and assist with document review and databases to deliver robust solutions for complex projects.

You will work closely with project leaders, preparing client-ready outputs and contributing to risk management and advisory services across large-scale construction initiatives