Experience Matters

On behalf of a bank that provided project funding, analyzed operating performance problems and cost overruns on a cattle manure-fueled power plant and several agricultural waste-fueled power plants.

Prepared entitlement and damage analyses for a hydroelectric pumped storage facility. Performed financial analyses and wrote expert reports.

On behalf of an EPC contractor, evaluated the causes of cost overruns that it incurred during a project to upgrade the coker in a refinery. Although the work was performed under a reimbursable contract, the owner decided not to pay part of the costs due to an alleged agreement to cap the project management costs and fee.

Developed a contractor’s $21 million delay and disruption claim against the owner of a 4x2 combined cycle power plant in Romoland. The scope of work included a detailed CPM schedule analysis to determine delay and acceleration responsibility.

Performed project management audits of a gas-to-liquids facility to assist with evaluating the outstanding engineering and construction scope, assess restructuring of the project management team, and assist with the development of a Request for Proposal for the selection of a project management contractor.

Prepared a schedule delay analysis for an underground piping subcontractor. Was designated as a CPM scheduling expert. The claim settled in negotiations after preparation of an expert report.

Prepared detailed as-planned and as-built schedule analyses for a contractor on an earth-filled dam project in New Mexico. Participated in negotiations between the contractor and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation that resulted in a $55 million settlement for the contractor.

Analyzed an electrical and instrumentation subcontractor’s claim on behalf of an EPC contractor regarding a compressor station project. Assessed allegations of schedule impact and acceleration and prepared an expert report that challenged the claims made by the subcontractor’s expert.

Provided support to management team including schedule coordination, review and development of Baseline CPM Schedule for the $62 million New York Avenue Metrorail Station. The project consisted of the construction of a new “drop in” metro station, including all track work and connections.

Performed damages and schedule analyses for a contractor in a $1.3 million dispute with its earthwork and utilities subcontractor. Submitted an expert report that asserted $300,000 in damages and defended a $1 million counterclaim. Prepared all damages and schedule analyses and provided testimony in both deposition and arbitration. The contractor received a favorable award.