Senior Construction Delay Analyst

Secretariat Advisors LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Secretariat is seeking a Construction Delay Analyst to join our delay team in Houston. You will lead project scheduling and forensic delay analyses, working with engineers, schedulers, and cost specialists on high-stakes projects worldwide.

The role requires 3+ years in construction PM, scheduling, or cost controls, with strong analytical ability and English communication. Travel up to 15% is expected; US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in building construction or engineering; master's preferred.
• 3+ years' experience in construction project management, scheduling, or cost controls.
• Ability to travel generally under 15% but may vary; US work eligibility.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Project Scheduling and Delay Analysis.
• Knowledge of project scheduling using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Knowledge of various delay analysis types.
• Experience in performing forensic delay analyses.
• Experience in preparing delay claims and assessing time impact.
• Review technical and non-technical docs to identify key issues.
• Review large datasets using multiple analytical methods to identify trends and anomalies.
• Draft expert reports, presentations, and client-deliverables.
• Collaborate with management; maintain excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

Skills

Project scheduling

Delay analysis

Forensic delay analyses

Travel flexibility

Team work

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's in building construction / engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Secretariat is seeking a Construction Delay Analyst to join our delay team in Houston. You will lead project scheduling and forensic delay analyses, working with engineers, schedulers, and cost specialists on high-stakes projects worldwide.

The role requires 3+ years in construction PM, scheduling, or cost controls, with strong analytical ability and English communication. Travel up to 15% is expected; US work authorization is required.