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Cpm Schedules Specialist, Expert Witness and Forensic Consultant.

EW #3415 provides detailed analysis of project delays with or without CPM schedules and/or productivity issues producing concise exhibits and expert testimony.

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Short Biography:

Overview: Mr. Michael E. [[[[Stone]]]] , PMP has over 25 years of experience in all phases and types of construction management in both the public and private arenas. In this role he has managed multiple projects, multiple project managers, been responsible for negotiating contracts, resolving disputes, dealing with owner clients and public agencies. He has worked in both traditional design-bid-build and design-build arenas. Mr. [[[[Stone]]]] has also worked on a wide range of experience from public infrastructure projects to industrial process projects. Mr. [[[[Stone]]]] has specialized in the areas of time, productivity, and change related issues on projects that have critical importance to an owners strategic business plan in both industrial process and transportation infrastructure projects.

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Professional Project Management Services President 1998 Present
Assist general engineering consultant develop cost estimates, construction sequence and strategic plan to construct $1.3 billion highway project in Texas
Assist owner manage time issues including schedule reviews, workaround plans, and change issues on $250 million toll road project in Texas
Provide expert assistance to industrial clients in resolving construction claims
Provide project management reviews and advice to industrial and public owners on all types of project in crisis including project recovery efforts
Developed accelerated construction plan for Runway 15R-33L at IAH
Performed schedule analysis on delay claim for construction of Reed Arena
Developed accelerated construction sequence for IAB Apron expansion at IAH
Developed construction sequence on Runway 9-27 project at IAH that saved 7 months
Conduct training seminars to owners and contractors on strategic and tactical project planning and control of major capital projects

Southdown, Inc. Corporate Project and Controls Manager 1998 to 2001
Managed 18 projects across the United States totaling $180 million TIC
Successfully led the effort to mediate and resolve multiple disputes
Managed 8 project managers and project controls staff
Oversight of 5 consultants, and multiple contractors
Directly managed multiple project managers and office staff
Reported directly to Vice President of Facilities and Vice President of Operations
Negotiated all engineering and construction contracts
Responsible for leading all claims defense / response efforts
Responsible for developing project processes and procedures company wide
Responsible for training project managers and staff

Carter & Burgess Construction Management Unit Manager 1996 to 1998
Started a Construction Management unit in an existing engineering office
Involved in sequencing and scheduling major airport projects
Managed projects for the Citys Water Program
Assisted engineering units with proposals and presentations

OBrien-Kreitzberg Houston Office Manager 1994 to 1996
Managed a satellite office for the largest pure CM firm at that time
Responsible for business development
Assisted with claims efforts across the country
Performed numerous project oversight audits on troubled projects

Independent Consultant Houston, Texas 1989 to 1994
Performed strategic planning for contractors on a wide range of projects
Developed detailed construction plans using CPM methods
Developed construction claims for contractors
Performed troubleshooting and assisted with problem project turn-around efforts
Acted as liaison between contractors and owners on difficult projects

Migon, Inc. Partner 1989 to 1994
Oversaw the office side of small construction business engaged in civil projects across the state

SHB Builders, Inc. Manager of Technical Services 1985 to 1989
Managed the estimating department primarily highway work
Managed all small projects ( less than $7 million )
Developed planning strategy using CPM methods across multiple projects to reduce resource requirements
Oversaw the conversion from cash to job cost accounting system

I.O.I. Systems, Inc. Estimator / Project Manager 1983 to 1985
Assisted project managers and superintendents manage all projects
Estimated City of Houston / Harris County / TxDOT paving projects
Estimated deep sewer projects in the inner city
Developed estimating software still used by many contractors in the Houston area

Ike Hall Inc. Estimator 1981 to 1983
Assistant to project mangers / superintendents on all projects
Estimated primarily asphalt paving projects on city, county and state projects
Developed alternative estimating methods including early computer models
Helped develop capabilities to self-perform storm sewer and concrete structures

Tom-Co., Inc. Estimator / Material Expediting 1979 to 1981
Performed material take-offs on all types of small to medium projects
Gathered material quotations
Purchased and expedited materials to all projects

1966 through 1979 Worked summers and school holidays in the field.
Dragline Oiler
Pipelayer
Dozer and Backhoe Operator
Waterline Crew Foremen

Public Service (Current)

Vice-Chairman of the Fort Bend Toll Road Authority
Director Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District #106
Advisor Houston-Galveston Area Council Technical Advisory Committee
Director Atascocita Joint Operating Board
Member Curriculum Committee, Construction Industry Advisory Council, Texas A&M University Construction Science Department
Member Project Management Institute

Civic Organizations & Public Service (Prior Years)

President Rosenberg-Richmond Chamber of Commerce
Director Harris County Municipal Utility District #106
Director Atascosita Joint Operating Board
Member - Fort Bend County Mobility Task Force
Chairman Rose-Rich Chamber Mobility Committee
Member of the US-59 / I-69 Alliance
Member of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce
Fort Bend Leadership Program
Rosenberg Revitalization Committee
Chairman US 90A Improvements Task Force

Education

B.S. Agricultural Economics Texas A&M University
Project Management Professional Certification Project Management Institute
Partnering Skill Training
Primavera SureTrak Training

Mine Safety Training
AMA Managing Project Managers
AMA Supervising Employees
Construction Scheduling Analysis Training


Partial Project List

Project controls oversight $320 million light rail project Houston, TX
Developing work product for an industrial process facility in Europe on a $60 million delay claim - $100 + million overall claim
Assisting industrial client (confidential owner) resolve $2.5 million claim in Michigan non-performance issue
Assisting industrial client (confidential owner) resolve $250,000 claim in Michigan on cost overrun / change issue
Construction sequencing / acceleration studies $80 million runway project Houston, TX
Construction sequencing / acceleration studies $15 million runway project Houston, TX
Construction sequencing / acceleration studies $32 million apron expansion project Houston, TX
Undetermined value delay claim on industrial facility in Carribean (confidential owner)
Delay claim / schedule analysis $37 million claim Corps of Engineers, KY
Assist industrial client in resolution of $2.8 million delay dispute
Schedule delay analysis on Reed Arena claim Texas A&M
Claims assistance on medical facility Berkley, CA
Successful resolution of $22 million construction claim in Kentucky
Successful resolution of $3.8 million dispute in Georgia
Successful resolution of $3.6 million dispute in California
Develop project controls & management strategy for statewide park program - Arkansas
$500k modification to industrial facility - Pennsylvania
$1 million modification to industrial facility - Ohio
$63 million cement plant expansion Clinchfield, GA
$93 million cement plant expansion Louisville, KY
$170 million cement plant expansion Victorville, CA
$6 million silos / barge terminal Mt. Vernon, IN.
$9 million silo / shipping terminal Ferrysburg, MI
$11 million 100,000 ton storage dome Charlevoix, MI
$16 million plant expansion Charlevoix, MI
$8 million silo / shipping terminal Chicago, IL
$11 million silos / rail terminal Sacramento, CA
$16 million dragline repair project Wampum, PA
$12 million 100,000 ton storage dome project Wampum, PA
$36 million chilled water plant Houston, TX
$3 million waterline & plant project Houston, TX
$8 million sitework contract for low income housing Houston, TX
$11 million rail / truck terminal project Houston, TX
$21 million Interstate Highway project Galveston County, TX
$144k Timber bridge project Woodland, TX
$14 million hydro-electric power house Corps of Engineers, TX


 

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