An energetic and dedicated professional with 30 years experience. Combining quantity surveying, building and post graduate studies in construction law allows David to bridge the technical legal divide on construction projects and disputes to deliver commercial results.With experience working for both Contractors and Owners across the project life-cycle of various procurement models David is equipped to identify, assess, mitigate and resolve any commercial challenge. Over the last ten years David has gained unprecedented experience exposed to Australia's largest LNG construction projects working in claims and disputes alongside leading industry lawyers and experts.Experience includes:Lump Sum, Cost Reimbursable, SOR, EPCM, EPC and Alliance Contracts.Contract/Commercial management of major head contracts and sub-contracts.Certification and assessment of complex contract claims for EPCM clients and Owners.Preparation of contract claims for Contractors e.g.delay, disruption, acceleration, variations.Certification of progress payment claims including set-offs and final assessments.Commercial risk assessment of claims.Claims management.Negotiations and dispute resolution.Arbitration support - dirty expert.Co-ordination of legal counsel and quantum experts.Executive support - advisory.Adjudicator of over fifty payment disputes under the Construction Contracts Act (2004).Assistance with payment claims, payment schedules, adjudication applications and responses.Bid/tender commercial management.Commercial trouble shooting/contract reviews.Coaching/mentoring.
Listed skills include Claims Management, Contract Management, Negotiation, Risk Management, and 14 others.
