Forensic Delay Analyst📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Parsons Corporation is seeking an expert Forensic Delay Analyst to join its project controls and claims management team in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. This role is central to investigating, analyzing, and quantifying delays on mega-infrastructure and large-scale construction programs. The analyst will apply industry-standard forensic delay methodologies to identify root causes of project deviations, support Extension of Time (EoT) claims, and provide expert contractual and technical positioning. This position requires a highly analytical approach to reconstruct complex project histories using available data, scheduling software, and project records, within the context of Saudi procurement laws and international contract standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed retrospective forensic delay analyses using methodologies such as As-Planned vs. As-Built, Impacted As-Planned, Time Impact Analysis, and Collapsed As-Built, as per SCL Delay and Disruption Protocol or AACE International guidelines.
• Interrogate and analyze baseline schedules, monthly updates, and revised programs to track critical path drift, near-critical paths, and concurrent delays using Critical Path Methodology (CPM).
• Prepare, review, and evaluate complex Extension of Time (EoT) claims and disruption submissions, drafting detailed forensic schedule analysis reports and formal position papers to defend against third-party claims or substantiate client claims.
• Reconstruct historical project progress using incomplete or legacy data, including daily reports, meeting minutes, correspondence, and progress photos, to establish fact-based timelines.
• Collaborate with Project Controls and Construction Management teams to identify emerging schedule risks, assess their potential impact on milestone dates, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Provide expert technical support to project leadership and legal counsel during commercial negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, or litigation processes.
• Communicate complex technical delay concepts, metrics, and conclusions clearly and visually for executive management, legal teams, and client representatives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of direct experience in construction scheduling, project controls, and forensic delay analysis on mega-projects, high-value infrastructure, or urban development schemes.
• Proven track record of working within Saudi Arabia (KSA) is essential.
• Direct experience navigating the operational realities, contractor dynamics, and environment of the Tabuk region, or similar major regional gigaprojects, is highly advantageous.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a closely related technical field.
• A post-graduate degree or diploma in Construction Law is a significant advantage.
• Deep familiarity with FIDIC forms of contract and KSA Government Procurement Laws.

Required Skills

• Forensic Delay Analysis
• Critical Path Methodology (CPM)
• Extension of Time (EoT) claims
• Chronology Reconstruction
• Risk & Mitigation Tracking
• Dispute Resolution Support
• Stakeholder Presentation
• Construction Scheduling
• Project Controls
• Advanced, hands-on expert proficiency in Primavera P6 (including advanced logic analysis and database management).
• Proficiency with delay analysis software plug-ins such as Acumen Fuse.
• Exceptional ability in data extraction, cleaning, and synthesis of vast amounts of unorganized project data into structured chronological records.
• Ability to remain strictly objective, basing all delay allocations and quantum assessments on provable contractual mechanics and data records, demonstrating analytical rigor.
• Elite level written and verbal English communication skills, specifically in writing dense, precise, and legally defensive technical reports.
• Professional proficiency in Arabic is an asset.

Additional Information

This is a full-time position based in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Professional certification such as AACE-PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional), AACE-CFCC (Certified Forensic Claims Consultant), or MRICS is highly preferred.