Professional Work History:
20 years of commercial project experience in the construction industry. Phil has worked for both small and large firms, union and non-union. Phil's background includes conceptual estimating, contract negotiation, insurance settlement negotiation, value engineering, CPM scheduling, and safety program development. Phil has extensive experience in construction management and design-build work. Phil has a special interest in historical restorations and LEED projects. Specific work accomplishments include: Claims analysis and settlement negotiations for Travelers Insurance Company. Claims defense and settlement negotiations for Rome City School District. Developed and implemented turnaround for nursing home expansion and renovation. Project development and oversight for fast-track library renovation at Colgate University. Project oversight for fast-track Indian Nation Casino parking garage. Area director in construction management for public school K-12 program. Responsibilities included active marketing, proposal development, and project oversight. Project development and oversight of design-build program for United States Postal Service. Worked as contracting officer liason for several Northeast General Mail Facilities. Project Manager on IBM facility expansion in downstate New York. Project oversight and cost accounting system for Syracuse based 5 megawatt co-generation facility. Project oversight for multi-story tenant fit-up of office space for Prudential Insurance.
Dispute Resolution Experience
Volunteering at local provider of Community ADR services.
Other Dispute Resolution Training
Cornell University, Mediation Certification, 2006.
Professional Associations
American Bar Association, Associate member. Currently serving on forum committees for Construction Contract Negotiations and Construction Performance & Administration
Education
Arizona State University, Bachelor of Constructon, 1987. University of Miami, Bachelor of Business and Arts, 1980.
References
Furnished upon request.
Fee Policy
Furnished upon request.