Senior Associate, Expert Services

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Philadelphia, PA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Big Data • Security • Software • Analytics • Cybersecurity
The Role
Lead assistant on small and medium delay expert projects involving international arbitration and litigation. Responsibilities include drafting expert reports and forensic delay analyses, managing project workloads, budgets, and fees, supporting clients on complex projects, reviewing project documents, preparing proposals and communications, participating in client meetings, and attending marketing events. The role requires construction industry experience, planning software proficiency, strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and excellent report-writing skills.
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We are looking for a Senior Associate to act as the lead assistant on small/medium projects for our Delay experts involved in international arbitration and litigation. You will be responsible for providing advisory services to Clients seeking to enhance their commercial performance and corporate governance including the introduction and improvement of project controls and risk management.

 

Day-to-day responsibilities:

  • Drafting expert reports and analysis for the final reports

  • Managing the workload and tasks of the project team

  • Manages budgets and fee reports

  • Supporting Clients and their consultants engaged in ADR and the delivery of complex and challenging major projects and programmes of work

  • Reviewing documents on varied project types in a broad range of industries, for example infrastructure, oil & gas and residential

  • Drafting notes and external communications to assist with the overall project scope and individual work streams

  • Drafting project and fee proposals for small/medium projects and assist on proposals for large projects.

  • Presenting and participating in client meetings

  • Regularly attending marketing events – client events, seminars and lectures to build relationships in the field.

     

Essential traits:

  • You have a degree in Construction or a related field, a relevant MSc in engineering and/or Construction Law would be an advantage

  • You have 3+ years of construction related industry experience – preferably in project management, planning or project control 

  • You have experience in performing detailed delay forensic analysis or drafting of claims 

  • You have experience of drafting sections of expert reports

  • You have experience with planning software, including Primavera P6 and MS Project

  • You have excellent analytical skills, an attention to detail and exceptional report writing skills

 

Your recruiter will be happy to walk you through your U.S.-specific benefits, which include:

 

  • Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

  • Time Off and Leave Policies: Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, generous parental and family leave.

  • Protective Insurances: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection.

  • Compensation and Rewards: Competitive salary structures, performance-based incentives, and merit-based compensation reviews.

  • Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans with company matching.

 

Please note that benefits may vary by region, department and role. We encourage you to speak with your recruiter to learn more about the specific benefits available for your position.

 

About Kroll 

 

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll. 

 

In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com.

 

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age or disability.

 

 

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Skills Required

  • Degree in Construction or a related field
  • 3+ years of construction-related industry experience, preferably in project management, planning, or project control
  • Experience performing detailed delay forensic analysis or drafting claims
  • Experience drafting sections of expert reports
  • Experience with planning software, including Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Exceptional report-writing skills
  • Relevant MSc in engineering and/or Construction Law

Kroll Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kroll and has not been reviewed or approved by Kroll.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA/FSA options are part of the U.S. package, alongside life and AD&D. Breadth across core health benefits is positioned as competitive for a large advisory firm.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with company match is a core element of the package. Retirement support is consistently highlighted as competitive within total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid holidays, sick leave, and PTO are included, with generous time off and parental/family leave for U.S. roles. Some roles also offer hybrid/WFH flexibility that complements time-off usability.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
5,001 Employees
Year Founded: 1932

What We Do

Kroll is the world’s premier provider of services and digital products related to valuation, governance, risk and transparency. We work with clients across diverse sectors in the areas of valuation, expert services, investigations, cyber security, corporate finance, restructuring, legal and business solutions, data analytics and regulatory compliance. Our firm has nearly 5,000 professionals in 30 countries and territories around the world. For more information, visit www.kroll.com.

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