Ankura
University Associate, Construction, Disputes & Advisory
Ankura, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth. 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. Responsibilities
Expert Dispute Resolution Services: Analyze complex issues in construction disputes, including robust delay and cost analyses, to determine the root cause of issues. Present conclusions in a clear, concise, and objective manner to assist parties in the dispute resolution process. Advisory Services: Provide risk management, project management, planning and cost advisory services to parties at an early stage in the construction project lifecycle, drawing on dispute resolution experience. R ole Overview: As a Construction Associate in Ankura’s Construction Disputes & Advisory group, develop analytical skills while working directly with project team leaders and experts, assisting in performing detailed analyses to provide solutions for clients. Perform project schedule, cost, productivity and statistical analyses and assist with document review and database creation/management. Opportunity to work directly in client-facing roles on complex challenges of planning, constructing, completing and resolving disputes for large construction projects worldwide. Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with solid academic performance; graduation date between December 2025 and June 2026. Highly motivated, driven, and energetic attitude towards work and career. Strong team-oriented characteristics: hard-working, thoughtful, 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 to handling multiple/evolving tasks due to new engagements or re-prioritized deadlines. Ability to produce high-quality final work under strict deadlines. Ability to excel within a team environment. Willingness to travel and work overtime as needed. Working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Primavera scheduling tools and CPM scheduling is desirable, but not required. Permanent authorization to work in the U.S. (U.S. citizen or permanent resident) is required. Internships and full-time University Associate roles are not eligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship or other temporary work authorization. Ankura is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The current base pay range is between $50,000 and $120,000, not including additional benefits. This range is a general estimate and not a promise of a particular wage. Equal Opportunity
Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. For accommodations, please email accommodations@ankura.com or call toll-free +1.312-583-2122. Ankura Consulting Group, LLC is an independent global expert services and advisory firm delivering services and end-to-end solutions to help clients at critical inflection points related to conflict, crisis, performance, risk, strategy, and transformation. For more information, visit ankura.com.
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Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth. 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. Responsibilities
Expert Dispute Resolution Services: Analyze complex issues in construction disputes, including robust delay and cost analyses, to determine the root cause of issues. Present conclusions in a clear, concise, and objective manner to assist parties in the dispute resolution process. Advisory Services: Provide risk management, project management, planning and cost advisory services to parties at an early stage in the construction project lifecycle, drawing on dispute resolution experience. R ole Overview: As a Construction Associate in Ankura’s Construction Disputes & Advisory group, develop analytical skills while working directly with project team leaders and experts, assisting in performing detailed analyses to provide solutions for clients. Perform project schedule, cost, productivity and statistical analyses and assist with document review and database creation/management. Opportunity to work directly in client-facing roles on complex challenges of planning, constructing, completing and resolving disputes for large construction projects worldwide. Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with solid academic performance; graduation date between December 2025 and June 2026. Highly motivated, driven, and energetic attitude towards work and career. Strong team-oriented characteristics: hard-working, thoughtful, 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 to handling multiple/evolving tasks due to new engagements or re-prioritized deadlines. Ability to produce high-quality final work under strict deadlines. Ability to excel within a team environment. Willingness to travel and work overtime as needed. Working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Primavera scheduling tools and CPM scheduling is desirable, but not required. Permanent authorization to work in the U.S. (U.S. citizen or permanent resident) is required. Internships and full-time University Associate roles are not eligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship or other temporary work authorization. Ankura is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The current base pay range is between $50,000 and $120,000, not including additional benefits. This range is a general estimate and not a promise of a particular wage. Equal Opportunity
Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. For accommodations, please email accommodations@ankura.com or call toll-free +1.312-583-2122. Ankura Consulting Group, LLC is an independent global expert services and advisory firm delivering services and end-to-end solutions to help clients at critical inflection points related to conflict, crisis, performance, risk, strategy, and transformation. For more information, visit ankura.com.
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