HEAD OF DELAY ANALYSIS – ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION

For a major international Engineering & Construction company, we are looking to appoint a Head Delay Analysis Manager to lead this specialized function within the Project Controls area.

We are looking for a senior professional with a strong background in Planning / Project Controls and specific experience in Delay Analysis / Forensic Scheduling on EPC projects, capable of becoming the company’s key internal expert in this field.

The Challenge

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Delay Analysis function, providing specialized support to projects and working closely with Project Management, Planning, Legal, Contracts and Subcontracts in the preparation and defence of time-related claims.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Define the Delay Analysis strategy and approach for different projects and claims.
- Determine the most appropriate analysis methodology based on the contract, purpose of the analysis and available documentation.
- Coordinate and prioritize the department’s workload, allocating resources according to project needs, workload and the criticality of each case.
- Act as the company’s internal reference and subject matter expert in Delay Analysis.
- Coordinate with Project Management, Planning, Legal,



Contracts and Subcontracts to define the strategy and requirements for each project or claim.
- Supervise and perform the final review of analyses before they are used in claims or in the defence against third-party claims.
- Prepare and review analyses for EOT claims, defence against LDs and assessment of subcontractor claims.
- Analyse Primavera P6 schedules, including baselines, updates, rebaselines and as-built schedules.
- Coordinate the involvement of external consultants and experts when required.
- Develop and maintain Delay Analysis procedures, methodologies, tools and best practices.
- Develop the team’s technical capabilities and provide direct support on the most complex cases.

Profile

- University degree in economics, business or technical disciplines.
- Postgraduate qualification in Project Management would be an advantage.
- Senior-level professional with a strong track record in Planning / Project Controls.
- Specific experience in Delay Analysis / Forensic Scheduling on EPC projects.
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Critical Path Method (CPM).
- Experience in Extension of Time (EOT) and construction claims.
- Knowledge of internationally recognized best practices such as the SCL Delay and Disruption Protocol and AACE Recommended Practices.
- Fluent English.

📌 Head of Delay/Forensic/Claims - Empresa Confidencial (Bilbao)
🏢 Empresa Confidencial
📍 Bilbao