University Associate/Senior Associate, Construction, Disputes & Advisory

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 six 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 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 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 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 a business-related major such as Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics with a solid academic performance and 0-3 years working experience.

• 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