Delay Analyst
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Overview A Delay Analyst plays a critical role in project management by analyzing and mitigating schedule delays to ensure timely project delivery. This position requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in data tools, and expertise in forensic delay analysis.
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Overview
A Delay Analyst plays a critical role in project management by analyzing and mitigating schedule delays to ensure timely project delivery.
This position requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in data tools, and expertise in forensic delay analysis.
• Schedule & Delay Analysis
Analyze project schedules to identify delays, disruptions, and potential time impacts.
Perform Forensic Delay Analysis Using Recognized Methodologies Such As
Windows Analysis
As-Planned vs As-Built
Impacted As-Planned
Assess critical path and near-critical activities using CPM techniques.
Evaluate Extension of Time (EOT) claims and prepare supporting delay narratives.
Planning & Progress Monitoring
Review baseline, updated, and recovery schedules submitted by contractors.
Monitor project progress against approved schedules and milestones.
Identify schedule risks and recommend mitigation or recovery measures.
Support development of recovery schedules and acceleration strategies.
Reporting & Documentation
Prepare delay analysis reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
Maintain accurate records of delay events, correspondence, and approvals.
Support claims, counterclaims, and dispute resolution processes.
Provide input for monthly progress reports and management presentations.
Stakeholder Coordination
Work closely with Planning, Construction, Engineering, Contracts, and Commercial teams.
Liaise with contractors, consultants, and client representatives.
Support negotiations related to time claims and project delays.
About You
- Must have at least 15 years of experience in planning and delay analysis
- Preferably with background in Metro, Railway, or major infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience handling EOT claims and delay analysis for large, complex projects
- Excellent skills using excel, putting data collection databases together for Power BI dashboarding
- Experience in Power BI will be an advantage
- Experience in determining, analysis and assessment of schedule changes.
- Experience in delay analysis several methods and in assessment of extension of time delay claims.
- Experience in conducting variance analysis techniques and draw insights and statistics from that analysis towards taking informed decision.
- Experience in compiling several parts of the monthly reports together , following with large number of stakeholders to close document review sheets comments.
- Solid experience in reviewing reports, ensuring consistency and correctness across the several parts of the reports
- Experience in putting what if scenarios in the program , in case of potential variation or claim.
- GCC experience will be an advantage
Rewards & Benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
This Includes
- Tax-free salary.
- Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
- Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
- Generous annual leave balance.
- Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
- Remote work opportunities outside of country.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Relocation assistance.
- Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations)
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
- Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization.
We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems.
Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.
We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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