Job Description:
ABOUT THE FIRM
Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world.
When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one - working with the world's most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions.
Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and - most importantly - you.
Make your impact at Secretariat.
ABOUT Our Construction Delay DeFECT team
When it comes to understanding the details that have an impact on costly and disruptive design deficiency, construction delaysdefect, and related construction damages, we have built a reputation that stands above all with decades of experience as engineers, project managers, and architects, schedulers, and accountants. Our team is trusted for their sophisticated delaystandard of care and construction defect analysis involved in the biggest projects developed around the world, including notable buildings, infrastructure, power and utilities, and oil and gas works. That's why our team was honored as Who's Who Legal's Construction Expert Witness Firm of the Year for 2023.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Project Scheduling and Delay Standard of Care and Construction Defect Analysis
- An advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. Technical evaluations including forensic analysis and design peer reviews incorporating examination for constructability and sequencing, testing and instrumentation, quality control and quality assurance, bidding, contract administration, construction observations, building science, material science, and other components/systems related to building design and construction.
- Knowledge of the various types of delay analyses.
- Experience in performing forensic delay analyses.
- Experience in the preparation of delay claims and demonstrable ability in assessing the time impact of events.
- Experience in the analysis of loss of productivity claims.
- Experience in analyzing delay damages analyzing construction defect and standard of care claims as well as developing corresponding damage scope and coordination to determine associated cost and production/schedule estimates.costs and areas of construction cost growth.
- The ability to clearly and concisely present findings to clients.
- Experience in drafting expert reports, presentations, and other deliverables to clients. creating or utilize contract documents for residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, healthcare, etc. building construction.
- Management
- Excellent analytical skills with .
- An acute attention to detail and ability to see the bigger picture.
- The ability Ability to work, supervise, and manage workload and resourcesstaff to develop and complete client deliverables in alignment with client expectations while maintaining project schedule and budget.
- Prepare detailed, comprehensive analysis, narratives, reports, demonstratives, presentations and other deliverables for clients.
- Coordination with Managing Director and Project Manager including supporting c lient development, project scoping, and project coordination.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in building construction, engineering, or related fieldarchitecture or engineering (architectural, building science, civil, structural, or mechanical);, Master's degree preferred.
- Professional licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.), or Registered Architect pref rred.
- Strong ability to read, interpret, and/or create architectural or engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Knowledge of construction contracts, building code, local laws, construction requirements, and related building industry standards.
8 years experience working in a relevant .
- Ability to develop an effective project approach based on limited information with little direction and oversight.
- Excellent written and verb al communication skills including ability to accurately provide graphical documentation of as-built construction and existing conditions.
- Strong skills using relevant software tools: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMs, SharePoint, Access) and BlueBeam or Adobe Pro.
- Ability to travel as needed (generally under 25% but may vary).
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team.
- Flexible, creative problem-solving skills
- A bility to prioritize tasks and adapt to challenges while maintaining high standard of technical proficiency and ethics.
- Act ive engagement and participation in relevant industry organizations.
Secretariat is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
