Construction Consulting Associate

About Exponent

Exponent
is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.

Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!

Key statistics:

• 950+ Consultants
• 640+ Ph.D.s
• 90+ Disciplines
• 30+ Offices globally

We are currently seeking a
Construction Consulting Associate
for our
Construction Consulting
Practice in
Oakland, CA
. In this role, you will work as part of a team involved in projects relating to construction project management, program management, construction claims and contract dispute resolution, litigation services and related construction consulting services.

• Developing, updating, and analyzingproject schedules
• Planning and analyzingproject costs
• Tracking and managing project scope changes and project risks
• Reviewingproject documents and performingdocument control
• Preparingproject and program status reports
• Supportingrequests of project leads and clients

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Architecture or related discipline plus 1 - 5 years of industry experience (internships included) or M.S. plus 0 - 5 years of industry experience (internships included);advanced degree(s), Registration and Certifications are preferred
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required
• Ability to work within project teams with a strong desire to contribute
• Ability to interact effectively with both internal and external clients
• Proactive and self-driven to navigate complexities and resolve hurdles
• Close attention to detail, thorough in execution of tasks, and timely in task completions
• Strong analytical thinking and data management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of common construction related software including Primavera and Microsoft office tools
• Experience in contract dispute resolution and construction claims, litigation services and construction consulting services is a plus, but not necessary

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

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Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work…