University Intern, Construction, Disputes & Advisory

Ankura; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura Construction Disputes & Advisory is seeking a Construction Intern to support schedule, cost, productivity and statistical analyses for major projects. You will work directly with project leaders to assist with detailed document reviews and data management, contributing to high-quality, client-ready work products.

Ideal candidates have an engineering degree in progress, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with strong academic performance.
• Highly motivated and energetic attitude towards work and career.
• Strong team-oriented personality and collaborative mindset.
• 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 with evolving tasks and deadlines.
• Must demonstrate ability to produce high quality work under deadlines.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime as needed.
• US work authorization (citizen or permanent resident) 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 computer software to analyze and model schedules, contractor production rates and costs.
• Creates high quality work product and demonstrates strong quality control.
• Prepares client-ready work product for senior level review.
• Supports company and practice development efforts.

Skills

Data gathering

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera

Job description

Company Overview

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

Practice Overview

This position supports the Ankura Construction, Disputes & Advisory Business Group– one of five practices focused on client delivery services across the firm.

Ankura’s Construction Disputes & Advisory professionals are recognized as leading experts in providing construction dispute resolution and advisory services for some of the world’s most complex construction projects. Ankura’s construction experts provide services to clients on construction projects across all industries to avoid, manage and mitigate execution risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Expert Dispute Resolution Services

Our experts provide analyses of complex issues in construction disputes, including robust delay and cost analyses, to determine the root‑cause of issues experienced on the project. Conclusions are presented in a clear, concise and objective manner to assist parties in the dispute resolution process.

Advisory Services

Our experts draw upon vast industry experience and lessons learned through dispute resolution experience to provide risk management, project management, planning and cost advisory services to parties at an early stage in the construction project lifecycle.

Role Overview

As a Construction Intern, you will develop analytical skills while being immersed in the world of client services. Construction Interns work directly with project team leaders and experts, assisting our experts in performing the detailed analyses required to provide the best solutions for our clients. Interns perform project schedule, cost, productivity and statistical analyses as well as assist with review of key project issues through document review and database creation/management.

Our Interns often have opportunities early in their careers to work directly in client‑facing roles, assisting clients with the complex challenges of planning, constructing, completing and resolving disputes for some of the largest construction projects around the world.

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 practice development efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with solid academic performance and a graduation between December2027 and June2028.
• Highly motivated, driven, and energetic attitude towards work and career.
• Strong team-oriented personality characteristics: 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 in handling 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 a working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Primavera scheduling tools and Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling techniques is desirable, but not required.
• Please note that this role requires permanent authorization to work in the U.S. (i.e. U.S. citizen or permanent resident).
• Internships and full‑time University Associate roles are not eligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship, work visa or any other temporary work authorization (i.e. OPT, CPT).

Compensation

Ankura is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. A reasonable estimate of the current payrate for this internship is: $34/hr.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

Ankura is an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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About Ankura Consulting Group, LLC

Ankura Consulting Group, LLC is an independent global expert services and advisory firm that delivers services and end‑to‑end solutions to help clients at critical inflection points related to conflict, crisis, performance, risk, strategy, and transformation.

The Ankura team consists of more than 2000 professionals serving 3,000+ clients across 55 countries who are leaders in their respective fields and areas of expertise.

Collaborative Lateral Thinking That Delivers, hard‑earned experience, expertise, and multidisciplinary capabilities drive results and Ankura is unrivalled in its ability to assist clients to Protect, Create, and Recover Value.

For more information, please visit, ankura.com.