Senior Associate, Expert Services

Kroll; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Generous PTO & holidays

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Kroll is seeking a Senior Associate to lead as the primary assistant on small to medium projects for Delay experts in international arbitration and litigation. You will provide advisory services to clients to enhance commercial performance and governance, including introducing and improving project controls and risk management.

You will draft expert reports, manage project teams, budgets, and client communications, supporting ADR and complex programmes across multiple industries.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction or related field; MSc advantageous.
• 3+ years construction-related industry experience—pm, planning or project control.
• Experience performing detailed delay forensic analysis or drafting claims.
• Experience drafting sections of expert reports.
• Experience with planning software: Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Strong analytical, detail-oriented writing and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting expert reports and analyses for final reports.
• Managing workload and tasks of the project team.
• Managing budgets and fee reports.
• Supporting clients and consultants in ADR and major projects.
• Reviewing documents across varied project types (infrastructure, oil & gas, residential).
• Drafting notes and communications to support project scope and work streams.
• Preparing project and fee proposals for small/medium projects; assist with large proposals.
• Presenting at client meetings; attending marketing events to build relationships.

Skills

Delay analysis

Expert report drafting

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Planning software

Education

Bachelor/Master in Construction

MSc in Engineering and/or Construction Law

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Associate to act as the lead assistant on small/medium projects for our Delay experts involved in international arbitration and litigation. You will be responsible for providing advisory services to Clients seeking to enhance their commercial performance and corporate governance including the introduction and improvement of project controls and risk management.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Drafting expert reports and analysis for the final reports
• Managing the workload and tasks of the project team
• Manages budgets and fee reports
• Supporting Clients and their consultants engaged in ADR and the delivery of complex and challenging major projects and programmes of work
• Reviewing documents on varied project types in a broad range of industries, for example infrastructure, oil & gas and residential
• Drafting notes and external communications to assist with the overall project scope and individual work streams
• Drafting project and fee proposals for small/medium projects and assist on proposals for large projects.
• Presenting and participating in client meetings
• Regularly attending marketing events – client events, seminars and lectures to build relationships in the field.

Requirements

• You have a degree in Construction or a related field, a relevant MSc in engineering and/or Construction Law would be an advantage
• You have 3+ years of construction related industry experience – preferably in project management, planning or project control
• You have experience in performing detailed delay forensic analysis or drafting of claims
• You have experience of drafting sections of expert reports
• You have experience with planning software, including Primavera P6 and MS Project
• You have excellent analytical skills, an attention to detail and exceptional report writing skills

Benefits

• Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Time Off and Leave Policies: Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, generous parental and family leave.
• Protective Insurances: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection.
• Compensation and Rewards: Competitive salary structures, performance-based incentives, and merit-based compensation reviews.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans with company matching.

About Kroll

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting‑edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age or disability.