Associate, Construction Delay - London, United Kingdom - Secretariat LLC

Secretariat LLC

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job Description:
Secretariat is a leader in global independent expert advisory services.

Secretariat specializes in business valuation, economic damages, forensic accounting, construction and government contracting, in the context of international arbitration, investigations and regulatory compliance and general commercial arbitration/litigation.

Secretariat's experts maintain integrity, quality, and objectivity when solving complex disputes, delivering detailed analyses, and articulating meaningful results in a clear and concise manner.

Secretariat's team provides its clients and their legal teams with technical support to effectively navigate key aspects of the dispute resolution process.

Our experts are adept at providing testimony and being cross-examined in arbitration hearings, mediations, and trials across the globe.

Secretariat's professionals have worked in industry and public accounting, and bring a unique perspective to assist clients in growing their business and addressing complex issues.

Secretariat was recently ranked as one of the top 10 firms in Global Arbitration Review's prestigious GAR 100 Expert Witness Firms' Power Index, and over 90% of Secretariat's testifying experts are recognized as leading experts in their field by the independent Who's Who Legal.

Responsibilities:

Research and factfinding
Reviewing technical and nontechnical 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
Quantification of delays and damages
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.
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; Master's degree preferred
Excellent written and verbal skills (ability to write and conduct business in English)
Ability to communicate highly technical material to nontechnical audience
Ability to travel as needed (generally under 15% but may vary)
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team
Flexible, creative problemsolving skills

Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.