Experience Matters

On behalf of a power company, analyzed labor productivity costs associated with repair of damaged electrical transmission lines following Hurricane Rita.

Prepared an expert report regarding disputed change orders, delay, and project management performance on an expansion of a county jail.

Performed expert analysis reviews pertaining to a dispute in relation to the construction of a Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) oil sands extraction project in northern Alberta.

Provided CPM scheduling on the Molton section of the $800 million San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor project in Irvine. This project had over 100 new CIP bridge structures, miles of driven piles, retaining walls, and storm drains, in addition to over 1 million CY of cut/fill earthwork. The Molton Section “Working Schedule” included 1,544 activities.

The project centered on disputes between a major contractor and a mechanical/electrical subcontractor on alleged delay and disruption impacts during the construction of a 380 MW power facility due to alleged late information, delayed procurement, and changes. Project completion was significantly delayed, and the subcontractor claimed the contractor caused the negative schedule impacts, subsequently submitting a request for an equitable adjustment (REA) and filing for arbitration. Team leader engaged to consult on the main contractor’s defense of the claim both during the contract execution works and the post completion arbitration events. This involved day-to-day contract administration, claims preparation, and overall management of claims team, outside counsel, and experts.

Performed a high-level review of an insurer's flood and fire analysis spreadsheets. Assessed reasons for claimed cost denials and/or reductions and reviewed documentation to preliminarily address cost denials and/or reductions. Developed a rebuttal report to claimed cost denials and reductions for a 237-bed, long-term-care living/nursing facility.

Prepared a detailed schedule for a 500 MW coal-fueled power plant.

Furnished CPM scheduling service for a building contractor on the High Museum of Art expansion project in Atlanta.

Reviewed an owner’s contracting strategy and risks associated with the engineering, procurement, and construction of several major chemical plant projects.

Provided a claims prevention training seminar for project management, contract administration, and legal personnel of a major U.S. oil company building a new chemical plant.