Experience and qualifications
Key Expertise
• Claims Management & Dispute Resolution – Extensive experience preparing and assessing Extension of Time (EoT), disruption, and acceleration claims, including complex forensic delay analyses (TIA, Windows, Retrospective). Acted as independent claims assessor for both government and private sector clients.
• Contract Advisory – Deep knowledge of NEC ECC, AS4000, AS4902, AS4300, AS2124, FIDIC, PPP, D&C, Alliance and JV contracts, with a proven track record in resolving disputes, contract departures, and risk allocation issues.
• Expert Determination & Arbitration – Accredited to provide determinations in complex construction disputes. Experienced in alternative dispute resolution, arbitration support, and expert reporting for government agencies and major contractors.
• Project Controls & Commercial Leadership – Over 15 years in senior roles across planning, cost control, earned value management, and risk analysis, ensuring strong governance and margin protection.
• Mentorship & Stakeholder Engagement – Regularly advises senior executives, trains project engineers, and leads collaborative claim workshops with contractors, consultants, and government stakeholders.
Career Highlights
• Sydney Water Major Projects (Expert Advisor – Independent claims and quantum advisor on major disputes based on NEC ECC, providing expert reports, negotiation support, and risk reviews for highly technically complex projects claims worth over $30m.
• Department of Transport, Victoria (Senior Manager, 2024) – Led claims assessment, risk analysis, and program development for key rail station and early works packages.
• McConnell Dowell WPA Rail Projects ($1B, 2022–2024) – Project Controls and Claims Manager overseeing tender and delivery phase, managing claims, forecasting, and contract strategy.
• Major Road Projects Victoria (2020–2022) – Subject Matter Expert for claims and dispute resolution on $1B+ road programs.
• DB International GmbH (German Rail, Haramain High Speed Rail Project, €4B) – Led claims analysis, delay assessments, and cost control for one of the world’s largest rail system contracts.
• Thiess (Wonthaggi Desalination Plant, $5B) – Senior Planning & Claims Engineer, prepared EoT and disruption claims, supporting successful commercial recovery.
For further details on the worldwide projects I have been involved in, please visit my website: atclaimexperts.com.au.