Graduate Construction Disputes & Advisory Associate

Sccsinternational; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura in New York seeks a University Associate in construction-disputes and advisory for graduates entering December 2026 through June 2027. You will assist with analysis of schedules, costs, productivity, and change orders, and support dispute-resolution efforts while learning from project leaders.

Strong analytical and communication skills, plus proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, are required; Primavera experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong academic performance with an engineering focus and imminent graduation.
• Analytical skills and ability to explain findings in writing and conversation.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime when needed; permanent US work authorisation required.

Responsibilities

• Gather and review project documents and create databases.
• Analyse schedule delays, cost records, productivity and change orders.
• Use Primavera to model schedules; review contractor production rates and costs.
• Prepare work for senior review and support business-group development; client-facing tasks may arise.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Client-facing

Willingness to travel

Education

Engineering student (Graduating Dec 2026–Jun 2027)

Tools

Primavera

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Ankura in New York seeks a University Associate in construction-disputes and advisory for graduates entering December 2026 through June 2027. You will assist with analysis of schedules, costs, productivity, and change orders, and support dispute-resolution efforts while learning from project leaders.

Strong analytical and communication skills, plus proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, are required; Primavera experience is a plus.