Project Management Expert Witnesses

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Project management expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including construction, information technology, engineering, healthcare, and finance. Some of the most common project management expert witness specialties also include risk management, quality assurance, contract disputes, scheduling conflicts, and resource allocation. They can opine on the effects of project delays, cost overruns, scope creep, project failure, and stakeholder communication issues.

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Review Fee $200/hr
Deposition Fee $250/hr
Court Fee $300/hr

This qualified expert has extensive experience in construction management, specializing in schedule disputes including, extension of time, disruption and loss of productivity, and acceleration claims. She studied construction management at New York University and is certified as a project management professional, a scheduling professional, and a scheduling trainer. She is active in her field as a member of the National Association of Women in Construction and the Project Management Institute. She formerly served as the vice president of construction for Harris Associates, a construction manager for M.A. Mortenson Company, a project controls manager for commercial construction for MWH Global, and both a product manager and a scheduling manager for Katerra. Currently, this expert serves as a construction software SME for a construction technology company.

Construction Software SME, A construction technology company

Nevada

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Review Fee $125/hr
Deposition Fee $150/hr
Court Fee $150/hr

This qualified civil engineer has performed extensive design work for projects commissioned by the Department of Transportation, especially pertaining to the design and testing of highway guard rails. He has remained in practice as an engineer for more than a decade, and is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Owner, A Construction Engineering and Modeling Firm

Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Rhode Island

Uxbridge |

Massachusetts

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $400/hr

This highly qualified expert has over 30 years of experience as an engineer. He received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and is a Registered Professional Engineer in 9 states. A member of both the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, he has published several articles on various issues including cranes and plumbing failures. He previously worked for Georgia Power Company where he maintained different plant aspects and addressed deficiencies. He also worked at Cerny & Ivey Engineers, Inc. where he managed the engineering and technical staff as well as mechanical/electrical/structural engineering and testing responsibilities. He currently serves as President and Principal Engineer for an engineering company that consults in failure investigations, safety, design, and products and materials testing.

President and Principal Engineer, An Engineering Consultancy in GA

Bachelor of Science (BS), Georgia Institute of Technology

Roswell |

Georgia

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Review Fee $400/hr

This qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in water park operations. He holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. A member of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, he worked for over 15 years at Wild Rivers Waterpark, ranging in positions from Special Projects Manager to Vice President. He currently works as Vice President of Operations and Principal.

Vice President of Operations and Principal, Amusement Park Consulting Firm

Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Colorado-Boulder

Irvine |

California

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $300/hr
Court Fee $300/hr

This qualified expert has over 40 years of experience in planing and developing mining operations. He holds a B.S. in Mining Engineering from West Virginia University and is certified as a Safety and MHSA Instructor. Registered as a Professional Engineer in 25 states, he has worked on projects across the U.S. including projects in South America and Kuwait. Altogether, his experience amounts to nearly $2 billion dollars worth of construction projects. He currently works as Senior Consultant at an engineering consulting firm where he also handles safety and MSHA training.

Senior Consultant, Engineering consulting firm specializing in minerals industries

Bachelor of Science (BS), West Virginia University

St. Louis |

Missouri

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Review Fee $250/hr
Deposition Fee $350/hr
Court Fee $450/hr

This highly qualified expert has 22 years of experience in Child Protective Services, Mental Health, & Addiction. She earned a PhD from Rutgers University and has a broad array of expertise including Child Welfare, Behavioral Health, Diversity issues, Institutional, and Evaluation services. She is a professor at a PA University, the Executive Directorof a social services nonprofit organization that provides mental health and substance abuse evaluations as well as training, consultation, and therapy, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. This expert is a member of several professional organizations including the National Association of Social Workers, Council on Social Work Education, Society for Social Work and Research, and National Network of Social Work Managers. In her former position as Investigator and Social Worker for the CT Department of Children and Families, this expert's focus was children in the foster care system. She trained city school districts on when to make a child abuse report and trained social worker trainees regarding child protective services and assessing risk and safety.

Assistant Professor, A University in PA

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Rutgers University

Lancaster |

Pennsylvania

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Review Fee $500/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This highly qualified expert has 30 years of experience in the design, construction, and operation for various racing circuits in the world. He holds a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from the University of London and has been certified as an Instructor in Track Safety by the Sport Car Club of America. He has worked on various motorsports facilities including Formula One and motorcycle circuits. 'He currently works as Principal of a motorsports facility consulting firm.

Principal, Motorsports Facility Consulting Firm

Bachelor of Science (BS), University of London

North Carolina

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Review Fee $255/hr
Deposition Fee $765/hr
Court Fee $765/hr

This expert holds a BSCE from the University of South Alabama, and is a licensed professional civil engineer in dozens of states. She is a member of the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association, and sits on the advisory board for the University of South Alabama Department of Civil Engineering. This expert has been in the civil engineering and design field for the last 23 years, and is currently the president/project manager/civil engineer at a top engineering firm in Alabama.

President, Project Manager, and Civil Engineer, A Civil Engineering and Design Firm in AL

Bachelor of Science (BS), University of South Alabama

Semmes |

Alabama

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Review Fee $225/hr
Deposition Fee $225/hr
Court Fee $225/hr

This expert's skills and background include forensic analysis in the areas of industrial process systems, industrial process equipment including pumps, fans, heat exchangers, mixers, specialty equipment, piping include safety devices, and pipe support systems. Specific experience has been gained in chemical process plants, pulp and paper mills, wood processing plants, boiler plants, chiller plants, and co-gen systems. He is a fellow of the National Society of Professional Engineers and currently consults on a number of mechanical engineering projects.

Principal, A mechanical engineering consulting firm

Bachelor of Science (BS), Oregon State University

Renton |

Washington

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Review Fee $330/hr
Deposition Fee $450/hr
Court Fee $450/hr

This expert has more than 25 years of experience the telecommunications field, performing technology-intensive analysis and project management. He earned his BA in English from Yale University, and his MS in Computer Science from the Stevens Institute of Technology. He has performed strategic analysis for FEMA's telecom network and contact center 5 year plans. He has functioned as an expert witness on several occasions with a 100% success rate, and is currently the CEO and principal of a private IT and telecom consulting firm.

CEO and Principal, A private IT and telecommunications consulting company in CA

Master of Science (MS), Stevens Institute of Technology

El Dorado Hills |

California

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Review Fee $250/hr
Deposition Fee $350/hr
Court Fee $350/hr

This expert holds a bachelor degree in Environmental Design and a masters in Architecture from the University of Colorado, and is a member of the American Institute of Architects. As a forensic architect, he performs standard of care analysis in design and construction projects, with special emphasis on multi-family residential projects; performs cause and origin analysis of building system installations and failures, including roofing systems, window and door systems, exterior wall cladding systems, waterproofing, and foundation systems, with a specialization in fire-resistive assemblies and active fire-protection systems; performs premises liability analysis including slip/trip and fall, and maintenance procedure analysis, with an emphasis on accessibility code compliance; and performs damage assessments on existing facilities related to storms, accidents, fire, and natural disasters.

Owner, An Architectural Firm in CO

Master of Science (MS), University of Colorado at Denver

Highlands Ranch |

Colorado

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Review Fee $400/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $400/hr

This biostatistician expert completed a PhD in applied math at the University of Texas. Worked as a software developer and project manager for several years before beginning work as a research statistician at MD Anderson Cancer Center. His work centers around Bayesian Statistics, clinical trials, and numerical algorithm development. He is currently a consultant in statistics and applied mathematics.

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Texas

Houston |

Texas

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $375/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This expert has more than 20 years in the Residential and Commercial construction industry, including 10+ years in Project Management and on/site Supervision for projects ranging from 10K to 5MM with 5-10 employees plus subcontractors. He has experience in planning and scheduling, architectural and structural drawings, developing bids and proposals, materials management, purchasing, invoicing, submittals & samples, code requirements, contracts and change orders. He is currently the Construction Superintendent at a construction company where he is responsible for running the day to day operations on high end residential construction sites in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Associate Director, A Major University in CA

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Laney College

Oakland |

California

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $300/hr
Court Fee $300/hr

This well-qualified expert earned his MS in Mechanical Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest [Romania], his MBA in International Economic Relations from the Academy of Economic Sciences [Romania], and his PhD in Engineering from North Dakota State University. He is active in his field as a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society for Engineering Education, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Society of Automotive Engineers and the American Management Association. This expert has been granted 10 patents as contribution to innovation in his field. Formerly, he was the Vice President of Engineering for PRISM Enterprises, Inc., an Adjunct Professor of Physics, Engineering and Architecture Department at San Antonio College, and a Senior Design Engineer & Project Manager for Kinetic Concepts, Inc. He is currently an Engineering Coordinator for a top college, the Co-Director for a Science & Mathematics Education Program in a top university, as well as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Engineering for a top university.

Adjunct Professor, Top University

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), North Dakota State University

San Antonio |

Texas

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Review Fee $350/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $450/hr

This highly qualified project and construction management expert has over 30 years of professional experience in his field. He received his BS in industrial engineering and technology from East Central University and his MBA from Robert Kennedy College. He is a certified facilitator of incident and root cause analysis investigations and is certified by OSHA in construction safety. He has published over 15 papers, publications and manuals related to topics in his field. Formerly, this expert has held roles as a contractor at Willbros International and Parsons E&C. Additionally, he has served as a construction manager at Parsons/Enron International, as a contracted engineer at Willbros Engineering, a senior advisor for Frontier Energy, LLC., and as a senior construction consultant at Keystone XL Pipeline. Currently, this expert is the vice president of planning at an OK energy service.

Vice President, An OK Energy Service

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Robert Kennedy College

Tulsa |

Oklahoma

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Review Fee $175/hr
Deposition Fee $175/hr
Court Fee $200/hr

This highly qualified expert has 25 years of experience in construction project management. He earned his BS in civil engineering from Villanova University and is a certified professional engineer and project management professional. He is also a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate. He has formerly served as a project manager for multiple companies, including Nason Construction, HSC Builders and Construction Managers, J.J. Deluca Company, and Modular Space Corporation. He also served as the owner's representative and construction manager for TD Bank Real Estate, overseeing the renovations for the TD Bank Mergers & Acquisitions department. Currently, this expert serves as the owner and president of a commercial and residential building project management company based in Pennsylvania.

Owner and President, A Commercial & Residential Building Project Management Company in PA

Bachelor of Science (BS), Villanova University

Wayne |

Pennsylvania

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Review Fee $275/hr
Deposition Fee $275/hr
Court Fee $275/hr

This expert has 15 years of experience in real estate financial analysis, economic feasibility, development planning, project management and transactions consulting. He has worked on high-stakes projects valued at up to $500 million and directly managed capital investments for private investors, the federal government, Fortune 500 companies and national banks. He earned a B.A. in environmental design degree from the University of California, Berkeley and dual MBA/ Master in Architecture degrees from Washington University in St. Louis. He currently serves as a principal at a real estate consulting firm in Maryland and as a senior project manager at a government agency in Washington, D.C.

Principal, A real estate consulting firm in MD

Master of Science (MS), Washington University, St. Louis

Baltimore |

Maryland

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Review Fee $250/hr
Deposition Fee $350/hr
Court Fee $350/hr

This highly-qualified expert has more than 30 years of experience in construction and real estate development. He earned his BS in accountancy from Long Island University and is a commissioned notary public in the state of New York. He then began his career as a construction superintendent at the DiCanio Organization. He then went on to serve as a project manager for multiple commercial and residential real estate developers and construction companies in New York, including Dayton Construction, Rosen Associates, Bayswater Realty and Capital, Polimeni International, Stewart Senter, and Mavec Advisors. He has extensive experience in coordination and liaison with architects, engineers, and legal consultants, as well as all aspects of contractor and subcontractor administration. Currently, this expert is a senior project manager and owner's representative for a contracting and construction group in New York.

Project Manager, A Contracting and Construction Group

Bachelor of Science (BS), Long Island University

Manhasset |

New York

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Review Fee $200/hr
Deposition Fee $200/hr
Court Fee $300/hr

This expert has 50 years of experience in the field of engineering and project management. He earned his BS in electrical engineering from Lamar University and previously served as a project manager at Foster Wheeler USA and ENGlobal Engineering. He also served as the Gulf Coast regional manager at Mustang Process & Industrial/PME and as a project director consultant at EuroPetro Consultants. He is currently an independent engineering consultant based in Texas.

Independent Engineering Consultant, Independent in TX

Bachelor of Science (BS), Lamar University

Conroe |

Texas

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FAQs for Project Management Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a project management expert witness?

A project management expert witness provides insight into industry standards, practices, and procedures in construction, IT, or other projects. They can testify on issues like delays, cost overruns, or mismanagement.

In what types of cases might I need a project management expert witness?

Cases involving contract disputes, construction defects, project delays, budget overruns, or allegations of negligence often require the expertise of a project management expert witness.

Are there subspecialties within the field of project management that an expert witness may focus on?

Yes, some experts specialize in specific industries like construction, IT, healthcare or finance. Others may focus on areas such as risk management, quality control or agile methodologies.

How can a project management expert witness assist in a case involving software development?

An expert can evaluate adherence to best practices in software project management, assess if proper methodologies were used and determine if any mismanagement led to project failure.

Can a project management expert witness help in resolving disputes related to construction projects?

Absolutely. They can analyze contracts, schedules, budgets and performance metrics to identify where and why a construction project went off track.

How does Expert Institute select its Project Management expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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