I help leaders see problems in complex programs before those problems become delays, costly claims or major disruptions.
I’m an engineer, construction risk advisor and governance strategist with more than 30 years of experience helping owners, contractors and executive teams navigate complex infrastructure and EPC programs.
My expertise sits at the intersection of schedule risk, program performance and executive decision making.
Complex programs generate enormous amounts of data. The challenge is knowing what matters, what is changing and what needs to happen next.
That is where I come in.
I help organizations:
Prevent delays by identifying schedule threats early and addressing them before they become costly problems.
Reduce program risk by identifying emerging issues and developing practical mitigation strategies.
Improve predictability by connecting schedule performance risk and program controls.
Support executive decisions by turning complex program data into clear actionable insight.
Strengthen governance by giving leaders greater visibility accountability and control.
Resolve complex challenges involving delays, claims disputes, change and performance.
Why my experience matters:
After more than three decades working on complex programs I understand that the schedule is more than a timeline.
It is an early warning system.
When properly analyzed it can reveal emerging risks, declining performance, resource constraints and decisions that can materially affect cost delivery and business outcomes.
My role is to turn those signals into clarity action and better decisions.
Prevent delays. Reduce risk. Improve predictability.
Countering Excessive Changes & Delays
Change orders are inevitable in construction, but excessive or poorly managed changes can derail schedules, inflate costs and trigger disputes.
Michael brings deep expertise in identifying, analyzing and countering the impact of excessive changes before they escalate into claims.
My Proactive Approach:
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Early Detection – I monitor program controls to flag patterns of change that could impact delivery.
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Impact Analysis – I use Time Impact Analysis (TIA) and forensic scheduling to quantify delays.
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Documentation & Protection – I create defensible records to safeguard client rights.
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Negotiation & Resolution – I resolve disputes at the project level to avoid costly escalation.
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Claims Rebuttal – I develop evidence-based counterclaims and neutralize unjustified requests.
This method minimizes disputes while keeping projects on track, protecting both schedule certainty and cost control.
Added Value of Early Involvement
Getting engaged early on in the project life cycle brings significant added value. By documenting progress, delays and root causes from the start, I help establish a transparent and defensible record that strengthens credibility when Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs) arise.
This proactive documentation not only supports recovery of time and cost requests, but also provides powerful evidence during negotiations or dispute resolution.
Early involvement ensures that contractual rights are protected, risks are mitigated and projects move forward with greater certainty.
How I Supports Your Projects
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I establish baselines and data collection processes to objectively measure performance.
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I provide quantitative analysis with clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
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I manage claims, rebuttal counterclaims and negotiations with a proven track record of success.
My services ensure your rights are protected under contract terms while maintaining both schedule control and cost efficiency.
Capability Development
I develop project controls capability by building the systems, processes, tools and organizational knowledge required for sustained performance.
I work with organizations to assess current capabilities, identify gaps, establish practical development plans and embed consistent standards across projects and teams.
My focus is not simply on implementing processes, but on developing the people and organizational capabilities necessary to apply them effectively.
Mentoring
I provide practical mentoring to project controls professionals and project leaders, drawing on extensive experience across complex capital projects and delivery environments.
Mentoring is tailored to the individual and may include planning and scheduling, risk management, project controls, leadership, governance and executive communication.
The objective is to strengthen technical judgment, leadership capability and confidence while transferring practical knowledge that can be applied directly to live projects.