Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos

Oct 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 7 mos · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India · Hybrid

• Spearhead high-level forensic delay analyses with a strategic focus on project objectives, contractual obligations, and stakeholder alignment.
• Diagnose delay causation with a holistic lens—evaluating not just time-impact events, but systemic inefficiencies and interface disconnects.
• Employ advanced scheduling methodologies including Critical Path Method (CPM), Time Impact Analysis (TIA), and Earned Value Analysis (EVA), framed within global best practices.
• Leverage deep expertise in the Society of Construction Law Delay and Disruption Protocol and AACE International’s RP29R-03, driving credibility in both dispute resolution and claim substantiation.
• Interpret and synthesize vast project documentation—from contract correspondences to technical submittals—transforming complexity into clarity for adjudicators and stakeholders alike.
• Deliver high-impact delay analysis reports that not only quantify liability and responsibility but also serve as strategic tools in negotiations, adjudication, or arbitration.
• Act as a strategic advisor to executive stakeholders—assessing claim viability, preparing defensible narratives, and facilitating early dispute resolution to minimize project risk.
• Provide thought leadership on evolving global case law and its impact on delay-related entitlements in international contracts.
• Lead complex quantum evaluations with an emphasis on aligning cost impacts to time-related risks and entitlement principles.
• Quantify damages arising from disruption, acceleration, and prolongation using robust, defensible methodologies and financial modeling.
• Bridge the gap between time loss and financial consequence—ensuring a comprehensive approach to entitlement under both common and civil law jurisdictions.
• Champion a proactive approach to quantum assessments—integrating cost strategy, contract risk allocation, and commercial outcomes.

Oct 2019 – Sep 2023 · 3 yrs 11 mos · United Arab Emirates

• Contract Review and Administration:
• Review and analyze project contracts to ensure compliance and identify potential risks.
• Maintain a comprehensive contract administration system to track milestones and amendments.
• Contractual Risk Management:
• Assess contractual risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Provide guidance on contract interpretation and risk allocation to project teams.
• Claims Management:
• Identify, document, and evaluate potential claims arising from contractual issues, scope changes, or delays.
• Prepare well-structured claim packages, including supporting documentation and cost estimates.
• Negotiate and seek amicable resolutions for claims, aiming to avoid formal disputes.
• Change Order Management:
• Review and process change orders in alignment with contractual provisions.
• Assess the impact of change orders on project schedules, costs, and deliverables.
• Communicate change orders to relevant parties and ensure proper implementation.
• Documentation and Record Keeping:
• Maintain accurate and organized contract documentation, including correspondence, change orders, and amendments.
• Prepare reports and updates on contract status, claims, change orders, and ADR proceedings.
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Support:
• Provide support during ADR processes such as mediation, arbitration, or other non-litigious dispute resolution methods.
• Collaborate with legal counsel and stakeholders to present claims, evidence, and arguments.
• Contribute expert insights to facilitate the resolution of contract-related disputes.
• 9. Compliance and Ethics:
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards throughout the contract management process.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and legal developments related to contract management, claims, and ADR.

Aug 2018 – Oct 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos · Sultanate of Oman

Jan 2016 – Jul 2018 · 2 yrs 6 mos · chennai

Jun 2014 – Jan 2016 · 1 yr 7 mos · Dubai

• 33/11 KV Substations under Project E19 for FEWA including 52 substations

Jun 2011 – May 2014 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Trichy

• 1200MW Mega Power Project for SKS Ispat and Power Ltd, Raigargh