Experience Matters

EPC design build of a 280 MW gas-fired combined cycle power expansion to a refinery brownfield site. Managed and directed contract administration and claims procedures team. Defended and negotiated a series of owner/subcontractor claims against the EPC contractor. Prepared a force majeure weather impact claim.

On behalf of interested underwriters, performed cost and data analysis and prepared an expert report for an insurance adjuster. The claim related to a fire loss that was the result of a line failure that caused an oil-based thinning agent to leak at a bitumen upgrader settling basin. The loss occurred for one of the largest operators in the Canadian oil sands industry and its joint venture companies. The facility is an embankment dam that was, by volume of construction material, the largest earth structure in the world in 2001.

Prepared a mechanical contractor’s $20 million claim for delay, additional work, labor disputes, and loss of productivity regarding a $790 million delayed coker project at the Cerro Negro Oil Upgrading Project. Assisted counsel in the preparation of its briefs and document discovery requests. Prepared an expert report that was intended for witness testimony at ICC arbitration hearings in Geneva, Switzerland; however, the case settled before the hearing was conducted.

On behalf of an underwriter, evaluated an owner’s property damage claim and delays resulting from heavy rains and flooding on a residential and commercial condominium project.

Provided damages and schedule analysis and claims assistance for an electrical and instrumentation contractor on a geothermal power plant project.

Performed CPM scheduling, pay application, and dispute resolution services for the owner of the E-470 Public Toll Road project in Denver. Tracked and monitored the general contractor’s 5,500-activity CPM schedule that was cost and resource loaded. Provided effective pay application payment services by verifying and approving work performed by the general contractor. Performed various special studies regarding disputed pay items as well as the calculations of projected future value of interest for disputed work. Successfully worked with the contractor’s schedulers to develop an effective procedure for schedule updates and changes.

On behalf of a structural steel fabrication and erection subcontractor, evaluated the merits of delay claims asserted against the general contractor and delay claims from the general contractor associated with a sports stadium constructed to open prior to the 2024 World Cup soccer tournament in Qatar.

Analyzed a Swedish contractor’s delay and disruption claim involving the design and construction of a pulp and paper mill.

Reviewed contracts, policies, and procedures related to project controls, change order management, and scheduling requirements for a major U.S. chemical company. Recommended clauses to resolve potential inconsistencies, ambiguities, and conflicts. Prepared clauses for cost and schedule control procedures.

Prepared a CPM schedule analysis of alleged contractor claims associated with construction upgrades to the London Underground Subway system in support of an ICC arbitration.