Associate Director, Construction Delay
Secretariat
| Company | Secretariat |
| Category | Construction & Trades |
| Location | Atlanta |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Director |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
Chart Your Journey at Secretariat
From a collaborative culture to teammates who will always be by your side, find a career that will grow with you. Deliver your impact at Secretariat.
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 TEAM
When it comes to understanding the details that have an impact on costly and disruptive construction delays, we have built a reputation that stands above all with decades of experience as engineers, project managers, architects, schedulers, and accountants. Our team is trusted for their sophisticated delay analysis involved in the biggest projects developed around the world, including notable buildings, infrastructure, power & utilities, and oil & gas works. That's why our team was honored as Who's Who Legal's Construction Expert Witness Firm of the Year for 2024.
Responsibilities:
Research and fact-finding
Reviewing technical and non-technical documentation (construction schedules, blueprints and technical engineering drawing, reports, correspondence, market data, weather reports, financial data, etc.…) to identify key details and metrics used to develop expert reports.
Through research, develop keen understanding of all relevant information pertaining to legal disputes regarding largescale construction projects
Detailed data analysis
Review large datasets using multiple analytical methods and tools to identify tends, anomalies, and other details which may have led to cost and schedule overruns
Independently draft sections of expert reports, expressing technical data in a clear and concise narrative
Quantification of delays and damages
Apply analytical methods to large datasets to calculate schedule delays and cost overruns in largescale construction projects
Assist in drafting expert reports, converting technical data into a narrative to be submitted to appropriate court venues
Economic modeling
Analyzing financial data and market data to determine lost profits due to schedule delays and cost overruns.
Management
Manage facets of small to medium sized engagements, or components of large engagements, including staff supervision, client interaction and relationship building. Develops work plans and assists with marketing and/or proposal development.
Business Development
Participate in new business pursuits
Assist in creation of proposals and client presentations
Assist in presenting to clients and prospective clients
Take an active role in marketing events – conferences, networking events, speaking engagements, whitepapers, etc
Case Strategy
Assist executives in identifying the best approach to individual litigation/arbitration matters to assist clients in attaining a desired legal decision
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in building construction, engineering, or related field, Masters degree preferred
10 or more years’ experience working in a relevant construction project management, scheduling, or cost controls capacity
Minimum of 3 years’ experience working at a dispute consulting firm leading on cases
Strong skills using relevant software tools: MS Of
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