Delay Analyst

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.

Your role

• Schedule & Delay Analysis

Analyze project schedules to identify delays, disruptions, and potential time impacts.

Perform forensic delay analysis using recognized methodologies such as:

Time Impact Analysis (TIA)

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