Associate at Exponent in Alexandria, Virginia

Job Description:

Exponent is a leading engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve the most pressing and complicated challenges facing stakeholders today.  Our vision is to engage the brightest scientists and engineers to empower clients with solutions for a safe, healthy, sustainable and technologically complex world.  We leverage over 50 years of experience in analyzing accidents and failures to advise clients as they innovate their technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability. 

We offer opportunities for you to expand your engineering or scientific knowledge amidst experts from top programs at over 500 universities.  At Exponent, you will apply your experience, technical skills, and prior academic research to a fulfilling career in consulting.  You will have the opportunity to develop continuously through formal and informal development programs, coaching and mentoring, and involvement in a wide array of projects.  We are excited about your interest in joining our growing team!

Key statistics:

• 1100+ Team members


• 900+ Consultants


• 550+ Ph.D.s


• 30+ Offices globally 

We are currently seeking an Associate for our Construction Consulting Practice in Alexandria, VA.  In this role you will work as part of a dynamic and diverse team which works on large complex construction disputes and assist/advise clients regarding matters of Project Controls, for construction projects in progress.

Our team of experts assists our clients with settling disputes with other project stakeholders by quantifying schedule or productivity impacts, determining responsibility for schedule impacts, performing cost and damages analyses, and determining entitlement for recovery of project time and costs. Additionally, our professionals provide clients with expert testimony and litigation support when necessary.

You will be responsible for: 

• Project data organization and management


• Application of technical knowledge in the analyses of project schedule delays, project cost records, productivity impacts, and issue analysis


• Assisting in developing written reports and client ready presentations for review by senior management


• Participating and adhering to quality assurance and quality management policies


• Participating in industry associations

You will have the following skills and qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree, Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred


• 3+ years of experience in construction project management or construction consulting. Project site experience and good technical knowledge is desired


• Knowledge of data management and visualization software


• Knowledge of and experience with Project scheduling software, including Primavera P6 is desired


• Strong written and verbal communication skills

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:  

https://info.exponent.com/our-impact

www.exponent.com/careers/grad-students

We value and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion across all facets of our firm.  Having a team built of people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives 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.

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at +1 (650) 688-6968 or email hr@exponent.com.

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