University Associate - Construction, Disputes & Advisory

Role Overview: 

As a Construction Associate in Ankura’s Construction Disputes & Advisory group, you will develop analytical skills while being immersed in the world of client services. Construction Associates 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. Associates 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 Associates 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 business group development efforts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with solid academic performance and agraduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.

• 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.

• Mustdemonstrate 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). 

Ankura is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the said markets and considers a broad range of factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  The range does not include additional benefits outside of salary. At Ankura, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each role. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range is between $50,000 to $120,000; this range is not a promise of a particular wage.